Pandansimo Bridge in Yogyakarta to be completed in late 2024
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Investor Daily - Jembatan Pandansimo Yogyakarta rampung akhir 2024
24 July 2024
Jakarta, ID – The Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Ministry through the Highways Directorate General is currently working on the construction of Pandansimo Bridge in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta.
The bridge that is designated as a national strategic project (PSN) is being constructed to enhance connectivity along Yogyakarta's southern highway. This will facilitate transportation and support tourism development in the region. The bridge is expected to reduce travel time to just 45 minutes, significantly improving public mobility and efficiency.
Commitment Making Official of Central Java-Yogyakarta National Road Implementation Centre Setiawan Wibowo said that the location of Pandansimo Bridge has sandy soil with shallow groundwater. Moreover, it is also located less than 10 kilometres (km) from the Sesar Opak earthquake centre. This means Pandansimo Bridge is prone to liquefaction, so it will be fitted with lead rubber bearing (LRB) technology.
“LRB technology is designed to absorb and reduce the energy from earthquakes, thereby protecting the bridge’s main structure from severe damage. Additionally, LRB [technology] is elastic, allowing it to move or shift during an earthquake and then return to its original position afterward. This flexibility enables the bridge to adjust to ground movements and helps prevent significant damage,” Setiawan said in his press statement on Tuesday (24/7/2024).
Pandansimo Bridge spans a total of 1,900 meters, with its main section extending 675 meters. As of now, construction is 47.32% complete, and the project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. The bridge is being built at a cost of Rp814 billion, funded by the State Budget (APBN).
In addition to LRB technology, the bridge incorporates corrugated steel plates, a material that is still rarely used in bridge construction in Indonesia.
