Support Traffic Smoothness, Ministry Of PUPR Bangun Tiga Flyover In South Sumatra This Year

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) will continue the construction of three flyovers in South Sumatra Province (Sumsel), this year. The three flyovers to be built have a length of 2,165 meters, namely the Sekip Ujung, Gelumbang, and Bantaian Flyovers.

PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono said connectivity between regions is needed so that the mobility of goods, services, and humans is more efficient. With smoother connectivity, it is hoped that it can increase regional economic growth and help accelerate development in the region.

"The construction of bridge, flyover, and underpass infrastructure will facilitate connectivity and traffic accessibility, in addition to providing alternatives for residents to increase economic productivity," Basuki said in a written statement, Thursday, January 26.

Meanwhile, the Head of BBPJN South Sumatra, Budiamin, said that the construction of the three flyovers in South Sumatra is very much needed by the current community. Long queues often occur during busy hours such as 07.00-09.00 WIB and 16.00-18.00 WIB.

"On Jalan Basuki Rahmad and Jalan R Sukamto, FO (Flyover) Sekip Ujung is needed to unravel congestion at the location. Meanwhile, FO Gelumbang and FO Bantaian are needed to reduce the long queue of vehicles when the train passes, where every 15 minutes the train passes at the two intersections," he added.

For your information, the Sekip Ujung Flyover has been built since June 2022 to unravel the congestion that often occurs on Jalan Basuki Rahmad-Jalan R. Sukamto and Jalan Amphibi-Jalan Force 66, Palembang, South Sumatra.

Pembangunan Flyover Sekip Ujung memiliki panjang penanganan 660 meter, terdiri dari 190 meter (jembatan), 160 meter (oprit sisi Jalan Basuki Rahmad), dan 310 meter (oprit sisi Jalan R. Sukamto).

Furthermore, the Gelumbang Flyover was built to facilitate traffic flow at the railroad crossing on Jalan Lintas Palembang-Prabumulih, Muara Enim Regency, precisely at KM 351. This section connects the Ogan Ilir Regency/Muara Enim Regency- Prabumulih City Boundary.

Based on the design, the Gelumbang Flyover was built with a time of 16 months, using the SBSN Fund Source for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (MYC) with a bridge length and an optimite of 700 meters, a span of 50 meters, and a traffic width of 17.20 meters.

Finally, the Bantaian Flyover which is located at the railroad crossing on the Belimbing-Batas intersection section, Muara Enim Regency. This flyover has an overall length of 650 meters with a main span of 50 meters, equipped with a short road from the Palembang direction of 300 meters and a Muara Enim direction of 350 meters.

The construction of this flyover will pay attention to the beautification aspect of building ornaments by prioritizing local arts and culture, so that it isautified by aesthetics in Muara Enim Regency.

The third physical flyover work was carried out by PPK 3.6 PJN 3, South Sumatra National Road Implementation Center (BBPJN), Directorate General (Ditjen) Bina Marga with contractor PT. Waskita-Kencana (KSO) through funds for State Sharia Securities worth IDR 152 billion.

It was recorded that until January 21, 2023, the physical progress reached 40.6 percent and was targeted for completion in December 2023.