Jakarta to develop Dukuh Atas into hub for 6 transport modes, proposes city check-in

Jakarta is set to transform the Dukuh Atas area into a major transit hub, integrating six different modes of public transportation. The initiative, launched on Sunday, June 21, centers around the construction of a pedestrian deck designed to connect various transport services seamlessly.

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Today we can all be present for the groundbreaking of the Dukuh Atas pedestrian deck. As the President Director of MRT stated, four modes will be connected, but in reality, it will be six modes connected.

Governor Pramono Anung highlighted that the pedestrian deck will facilitate "seamless mobility," enabling passengers to transition between different transport options comfortably, shielded from the elements. Initially thought to connect four modes, the project will ultimately link six, including the KRL Commuter Line, Jakarta MRT, Jakarta LRT, Jabodebek LRT, Airport Train, and TransJakarta buses.

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This pedestrian [deck] connecting six modes will create seamless mobility. Meaning, people will no longer be exposed to heat or rain and so on.

Beyond transit integration, officials are considering adding city check-in and immigration facilities within the Dukuh Atas area. Governor Anung proposed these amenities, particularly for the Airport Train, to simplify travel for passengers heading to the airport and to further boost the area's intermodal connectivity. He also suggested the possibility of making goods sold by local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) duty-free.

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It would be even better if, once completed, the goods sold by our MSMEs could be duty-free. I will also ask the DKI Jakarta OPDs [Regional Government Organizations] for this place to also be a location for immigration and check-in.

The project, undertaken by PT MRT Jakarta, is slated to begin construction in mid-2026 and is expected to be completed by 2028. The distinctive circular structure, nicknamed the 'donut ring,' is part of the broader Dukuh Atas Transit Oriented Development (TOD) plan. This development aims to strengthen public transportation links and improve pedestrian comfort in the heart of Jakarta. Notably, the existing General Sudirman statue will remain in its current location to avoid controversy and enhance the area's aesthetic appeal.

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General Sudirman's statue will remain in this location. We will not move it so that it does not become a controversy and this place becomes a better and more beautiful place.