Text your say: Road collapse

Your comments on a 100-meter section of Jl. RE Martadinata in North Jakarta that collapsed last week, affecting nearby businesses and residents.

Another road collapsed?
This dishonest legacy will continue until honest contractors use proper construction materials without woeful shortcuts.
Philip
Solo, Central java

Our civil engineering companies in Jakarta need to coordinate with our soil and marine engineering companies in doing civil construction in Jakarta; especially in areas near the harbor or anywhere around the former Batavia Bay.
We might have to go back to the Dutch deep and wide canals for heavy cargo transport in certain parts of the city (cargo ferry barges) though risking salinization of our deep groundwater supply.
Moeljono Adikoesoemo
Jakarta

Why do it right the first time if you can do it again and get paid twice!
I have observed poor construction standards in many places, where roads have to be repaired after only a few years.
As long as there are corrupt or no quality controls, and irresponsible government employees remain untouchable, taxpayers’ money will continue to get wasted.
Walt
Jakarta

Why am I no longer surprised when a 100-meter structure collapses in Jakarta? What can we do Pak SBY? How can we help? Complaining only goes so far.
Nia H.
Jakarta

These kinds of things happen all over the world, even in developed countries. That’s my comment on the collapse of a section of Jl. RE Martadinata.
E. Nurdin
Jakarta