"Earlier I talked to the CEO of Agung Sedayu, perhaps it is time to open the LRT from Velodrome (station) all the way to this place (PIK 2)," Anung said while inaugurating the Tian Fu Gong temple area in PIK, here on Sunday.
The plan is considered an important part of perfecting mass transportation connectivity in Jakarta through a loop system or integrated routes.
Anung explained that the ongoing LRT Jakarta development has obtained central government approval for its track up to Ancol.
According to him, the development of transportation networks in the northern part of Jakarta is a strategic step to improve inter-area connectivity.
"For the LRT, the track has actually already received approval from the central government up to Ancol," he said.
He stated that the ongoing LRT Jakarta project is the extension from Velodrome to Manggarai. The route spans approximately 12.2 kilometers with 11 station points and an investment value reaching Rp11.5 trillion or around US$653.3 million.
The governor is optimistic that the Velodrome-Manggarai extension project can be inaugurated in August next year. The line is expected to strengthen public transportation integration in the city.
According to him, further development can continue toward North Jakarta, in which the LRT line is planned to pass through Tanjung Priok, Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), up to Ancol.
"From Tanjung Priok to JIS, from JIS to Ancol, then the next segment that still needs to be prepared is the connection from Ancol to PIK 2 until it connects to Soekarno-Hatta Airport," he stated.
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