South Jakarta Pedestrian Bridge Near Collapse After Truck Collision

A pedestrian bridge (JPO) on Jalan Kapten Tendean, South Jakarta, is on the verge of collapse after being struck by a truck carrying heavy equipment early Tuesday morning. The impact caused one of the bridge's support pillars to detach from its foundation, and the staircase on the Tendean side leading towards Blok M has separated from the main structure. The JPO is now leaning precariously towards Blok M.

The incident occurred around 00:30 WIB when the truck's driver reportedly failed to account for the maximum height of the load. The crane-carrying truck remains stuck under the damaged bridge, severely impacting traffic. As of 07:30 WIB, the truck was still lodged in place.

Significant traffic congestion has formed along Jalan Tendean, particularly from the Pancoran flyover towards Blok M. The road is currently passable only through a single lane, causing long queues. Emergency services, including personnel from the Transportation Agency, police, Satpol PP, TNI, and the Public Works Agency, are present at the scene to manage traffic and monitor the bridge's stability.

South Jakarta Traffic Police Chief Kompol Mujiyanto advised motorists to avoid Jalan Tendean and seek alternative routes such as Jalan HR Rasuna Said, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jalan Kemang Raya, and Jalan Antasari. While the road remains partially open, the narrowed passage is causing severe backups. The process of evacuating the truck and assessing the full extent of the damage is ongoing, with coordination between various city agencies, including the Public Works Agency, which is responsible for the bridge.