The renovation of a pedestrian bridge on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, which has garnered public attention due to its unique design, is nearing completion, in the latest move by the Jakarta administration to revamp its old bridges to make the city more pedestrian-friendly.

Overhead pedestrian crossings are a common sight in Jakarta, particularly on its main thoroughfares. Footbridges also allow commuters to reach Transjakarta bus stops, which are often on a dedicated lane on the right-hand side of the road.

The currently renovated pedestrian crossing, dubbed Karet Sudirman Bridge, sits atop the Karet Transjakarta bus stop and boasts a design reminiscent of a phinisi, a traditional ship built by Bugis and Makassar people in South Sulawesi.

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courtesy of THE JAKARTA POST

by A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil (The Jakarta Post)

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