Ministry of Public Works: Adoption of Earthquake Sounder Technology, Pandansimo Bridge soon operating

The construction of the Pandansimo Bridge in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) which utilizes modern earthquake -reduction technology has entered the final stage. The Ministry of Public Works (PU) is targeting vital infrastructure on the South Cross Road (JJLS) lane to be immediately operating in September 2025 as part of a strategic road as well as a new economic driver in the southern region of Java.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the construction of the Pandansimo Bridge was one of the priorities of the Ministry of Public Works in increasing connectivity and accelerating logistics distribution in the southern region of Yogyakarta and the southern region of Java.

“With the completion of the Pandansimo Bridge, the travel time between regions will be much reduced, vehicle operational costs are more efficient, and access to the Center for Agricultural Production, Fisheries, and Tourism Destinations will be more wide open,” said Minister Dody.

The Pandansimo Bridge has a total length of 2,300 meters handling with an average width of 24 meters, consisting of oprit, slab on pile, and the main bridge. The value of this project contract reached Rp863.7 billion sourced from the state budget, with a period of 579 calendar days.

Based on the feasibility study in 2017, the operation of JJLS in DIY is expected to be able to reduce vehicle operational costs by 13.11% or equivalent to Rp1.4 trillion per year, save travel time by up to 20 minutes, and increase the production value of various regional commodities traversed by around 18.6% or around Rp7.7 billion per year.

In addition to transportation benefits, this bridge will also open access to agricultural land covering 2,164.10 hectares in Galur District and support agricultural production of 9,143.2 vegetable quintals and fruit every year. Fisheries production in Sralak District is also expected to increase by 13.3 tons per year. The existence of the Pandansimo Bridge is also expected to be a foundation for economic, logistics and tourism growth in the southern region of DIY and Java.

The Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, revealed that the Pandansimo Bridge was not only a liaison infrastructure, but also a symbol of equitable development, especially for the southern community of DIY and Java. The Ministry of Public Works not only presents it as an infrastructure that is able to spur economic growth, but is at the same time preserving local wisdom.

Meanwhile, from the technical side, the Head of the Central Java National Road Implementation Center (BBPJN) – DIY, Moch. Iqbal Tamher, said that the Pandansimo Bridge was designed to strengthen regional resilience to disasters and in line with the vision of the Ministry of Public Works: Building a strong, adaptive and sustainable infrastructure.

“From the technical side, this bridge utilizes modern construction technology such as light and strong Corrugated Steel Plate (CSP), Lead Rubber Bearing (LRB) as an earthquake damper, and mechanically stabilized earth wall (MSE wall) for land efficiency, and mortar foam to reduce structural burden,” explained Iqbal Tamher.

Iqbal Tamher added, currently the Pandansimo Bridge, which adopted local cultural elements such as nitik batik motifs and mountains in the gate and street lights, is still in the process of road safety audits to ensure that all elements of the bridge and the connecting road meets the safety, comfort, and smooth traffic standards. With the planned operation in September 2025, it is hoped that the Pandansimo Bridge can provide optimal benefits for the community, especially for people in the southern region of Yogyakarta and Java.

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About the Ministry of Public Works Communication Bureau

The Ministry of Public Works (PU) is a state ministry in the Red and White Cabinet in the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This ministry is tasked with public works, namely: in charge and responsibility for the development and management of infrastructure in Indonesia, including highways, bridges, water management. The Ministry of Public Works is responsible to the President. Since October 21, 2024, the ministry was led by Dody Hanggodo.