A trial run for the Mampang-Kuningan underpass in South Jakarta was held on Wednesday morning.
The underpass was inaugurated by Attorney General's Office spokesman Tony Spontana.
Soon after the underpass was opened to the public, several local residents flocked to the area, kompas.com reported.
“I’m curious. I’ll try passing through the underpass,” said a local resident named Titin.
Some motorcyclists, meanwhile, wove to people as they drove through the underpass for the first time.
Jakarta Police traffic personnel announced through loud speakers that the underpass could be used.
Jakarta Transportation Agency deputy head Sigit Wijatmoko said the 827-meter-long, 14-meter-wide underpass is expected to alleviate traffic jams in several congestion-prone areas in the vicinity. Jams frequently happen on Jl. Gatot Subroto from Semanggi heading to Pancoran, on Jl. Tendean from Santa heading to Buncit and from Pancoran heading to Santa.
The Mampang-Kuningan underpass is expected to alleviate traffic jams in the vicinity by 15 to 20 percent. (vla)
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