Jalan Sawangan’s Multi-Billion Rupiah Sidewalk Crumbles Within Months
The pedestrian walkway along Jalan Sawangan in Depok, West Java, has drawn sharp public scrutiny and widespread local frustration after newly constructed sections suffered structural failure barely a year following completion. Built using multi-billion rupiah public funds, the infrastructure project now features sunken tiles, cracked pathways, and uneven surfaces that force pedestrians directly into active vehicular traffic.
Local residents and commuter groups have voiced mounting safety concerns regarding the deteriorating pathway. According to community reports covered by regional news outlets, daily commuters and pedestrians frequently find themselves squeezed off the broken pavement, risking close calls with passing cars and motorcycles along the busy corridor.
Broken Pavement Forces Commuters Into Traffic
Municipal budgeting records indicate that billions of rupiah were allocated from public coffers to transform the corridor into a dependable, accessible public route.
Pedestrians navigating the area describe treacherous conditions marked by gaping holes, tilted paving blocks, and sudden drop-offs where the sub-base has washed away or compacted unevenly. Several community members have reported near-misses with oncoming traffic after being forced to step off the shattered concrete and onto the asphalt road surface.
Depok Officials Mobilize Repair Crews for Sub-Grade Fixes
In response to mounting public pressure and media coverage, local government representatives announced that remedial work on the damaged pedestrian lanes is scheduled to begin. According to official announcements from the Depok municipal government, technical teams and contractors are slated to mobilize repair crews to address the structural failures and rebuild compromised drainage foundations underneath the walkway.
Neighborhood Associations Demand Oversight and Structural Integrity
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