Inaugurating Madukoro Flyover, Prabowo: Pacu Economic Growth

President Prabowo Subianto at the inauguration of Jalan Layang Madukoro, in Semarang City, Central Java (Central Java). (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto said the operation of the Madukoro Flyover in Semarang City, Central Java (Central Java), is an infrastructure project that is expected to increase connectivity and support economic growth in the Central Java region.

"We understand that infrastructure is important to open connectivity, smooth traffic flow, thereby spurring economic growth," Prabowo said as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, December 11.

In his remarks, President Prabowo emphasized the importance of infrastructure development to facilitate the flow of transportation and spur economic development.

The Head of State also expressed his appreciation to all parties who have worked hard to realize this project.

However, he reminded that infrastructure development must always prioritize the interests of the people.

"We must know that this infrastructure is built with people's money. I remind you for the umpteenth time that every rupiah of people's money must be used as much as possible for the benefit of the people," he asserted.

The President also advised the Ministry of Public Works and all parties involved in this project to ensure efficiency and quality in development.

"Make sure that everything that is built is according to specifications, ensure that efficiency and quality are maintained, give the best so that the capabilities of the state and nation as much as possible can be felt by our people," he said.

The President hopes that the Madukoro Flyover is expected to provide great benefits not only for the people of Semarang City, but also for all residents of Central Java.

The President ended his speech with the hope that this infrastructure could support the welfare of the community.

The flyover, which is domiciled in West Semarang District, began construction from April 2023 to May 2024 by absorbing a budget of IDR 198.9 billion.

The flyover infrastructure stretches along 221 meters with a total length of flyovers and a connecting road of 1,597 meters and a width of 19 meters.

This event was also attended by a number of officials, including the Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo and his staff, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

A number of representatives of the regional leadership forum were also present, and local community leaders.