Landslide In Batutulis Bogor: Jalan Rentak 50 Meter, Lalu Lintas Dilihkan

Heavy rains caused landslides on Jalan Danasasmita, which is the access route to Batutuli Station, Bogor, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (VOI)

Heavy rains that flushed the Bogor City area on Tuesday, March 4, 2024, resulted in landslides in the Batutulis area, South Bogor District. This landslide has an impact on the cut off of road access connecting the Cipaku area with Batutulis, causing vehicles unable to pass on the route.

The landslide occurred at around 13.00 WIB on Jalan Danasasmita, which is the access route to Batutuli Station, Bogor.

This road had previously received the construction of a sheet pile from the Ministry of Transportation, but high-intensity rain caused the soil structure in the location to be unable to withstand the load, resulting in a shift in the ground which led to landslides.

Based on observations at the scene, the part of the road that experienced landslides showed a crack of approximately 50 meters with a depth of up to one meter.

This large enough crack causes most of the road to collapse, so it is not possible for vehicles to pass safely. The wide part of the landslide also makes the route very dangerous for road users.

As a result of this incident, the Bogor City Police Traffic Unit took quick steps by diverting traffic flow for vehicles from South Bogor District to the city center.

Drivers who usually use Danasasmita Street are directed to pass through alternative routes through Pabuaran and Cipinang Gading. Vehicles passing through this route will later exit the Bogor Nirwana Residence (BNR) area and can continue their journey to the city center through the BTM area, Batutulis Palace, or Sukasari.

Head of Bogor City Police Traffic Unit, Kompol Yudiono, said that this flow diversion step was taken to avoid potential accidents and ensure the safety of road users.

He also emphasized that Jalan Danasasmita could not be passed for a while because the road conditions that experienced landslides were very risky for passing vehicles.

"We have diverted vehicles from the direction of South Bogor through the Pabuaran and Cipinang Gading routes. For the time being, Jalan Danasasmita cannot be passed at all," said Kompol Yudiono in his statement to reporters.

As an anticipatory measure, the police have also installed road barriers and installed police lines around the landslide area to prevent reckless motorists from breaking through damaged roads. However, Batutuli Street which is above the landslide location can still be used by vehicles as usual.

Drivers who come from the direction of Sukasari and BTM can still pass in both directions without problems. However, officers from the Traffic Unit are still on standby at a number of points to regulate traffic flow and ensure the safety of road users.

Although the main route of Batutulis can still be passed, officers appealed to all motorists to remain careful, especially for those who pass around the landslide area.

Kompol Yudiono said that motorists are expected to reduce speed when passing through areas adjacent to landslide locations to avoid possible further cracks.

"The Batutuli road is generally still safe to pass, but we urge motorists who pass above the landslide site to walk slowly. This is to reduce the potential for ground movement which can worsen road conditions," he added.

Authorities are currently monitoring and coordinating with relevant agencies to determine further handling steps for landslides.

Until now, there have been no reports of casualties due to the incident, but the public is advised to remain vigilant, considering that high rainfall has the potential to cause further landslides in the surrounding area.