Monas observation deck closed for maintenance

JAKARTA: The observation deck of the National Monument (Monas) is closed to visitors from Nov. 22 to 26 for maintenance and elevator upgrades, an official says.

“The lower hall at the bottom of the tower will remain open to visitors,” head of Monas management Rini Hariyani said, as quoted by tempointeraktif.com.

The maintenance includes revamping elevator walls and installing air-conditioning, Rini said.

Some elevator parts will also be replaced, she added.

Rp 300 million (US$33,600) has been allocated for the work.

Between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors frequent the monument and surrounding park on weekdays. On weekends, between 3,000 and 4,000 people visit the area. — JP