Infrastructure projects cause traffic congestion in Semarang and Jakarta

Ongoing infrastructure projects are causing significant traffic disruptions in Semarang and Jakarta. In Semarang, drainage improvement works on Jalan Pierre Tendean have led to congestion and technical difficulties. Mayor Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti has instructed the Public Works Department to accelerate the project using heavy equipment, noting that the existing drainage structure requires careful handling by experts to avoid damage. The city is also working to widen water channels to address insufficient capacity and high river sedimentation.

In Jakarta, road repairs on the Ladokgi Flyover in the Bendungan Hilir area have caused heavy traffic congestion on Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Jaya Regional Police reported that vehicle queues stretched from Jalan Gerbang Pemuda to the Senayan Shooting Range traffic light, affecting commuters traveling toward Kuningan and Semanggi.