Jakarta. The Jakarta provincial government has completed a major overhaul of Rasuna Said Avenue, including the removal of 109 massive concrete pillars left behind by the city’s long-abandoned monorail project, officials announced on Sunday.

The redevelopment also included upgrades to sidewalks, landscaping, and road infrastructure along one of Jakarta’s most important business corridors.

Rasuna Said Avenue serves as a key artery through the capital’s central business district and is home to dozens of foreign embassies, government offices, and the headquarters of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission.

Jakarta Public Works Agency head Heru Suwondo said the demolition of the monorail pillars began on Jan. 14 and was completed in about one month.

Following the demolition, the city moved ahead with a broader redevelopment project covering 3.8 kilometers of roadway and pedestrian areas.

Previously, Rasuna Said Avenue was divided into express and local lanes with significant differences in elevation, a configuration that authorities considered potentially hazardous for motorists.

“The entire roadway has now been leveled, making traffic flow more orderly and safer,” Heru said.

The project also widened and upgraded sidewalks while improving landscaping to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment.

Governor Pramono Anung, who attended the inauguration ceremony, described the revitalization as part of Jakarta’s broader effort to transform itself into a modern global city.

The removal of the abandoned monorail structures also closes a chapter in one of Jakarta’s most visible unfinished infrastructure projects, clearing the way for a more cohesive and attractive cityscape along a corridor that serves as a showcase for the Indonesian capital.

“Today we officially mark the completion of the 3.8-kilometer Rasuna Said renovation project and the removal of 109 concrete pillars,” Pramono said.

He said the project was among those he monitored most closely because of the strategic importance of the corridor, which hosts numerous embassies and serves as one of Jakarta’s most visible gateways to the international community.

According to Pramono, the redevelopment reflects the city administration’s ambition to create a capital that is more modern, well-organized, and accessible while improving safety and the overall urban environment.

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