9 bridges in East Java in critical condition

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Tue, 11/29/2011

Nine bridges in East Java are in critical condition, according to a national road construction and maintenance unit.

East Java Public Works Agency’s Bina Marga unit chief, M. Dachlan, said that the bridges included Porong Bridge in Sidoarjo, Semampir Bridge in Kediri, Kali Brantas Bridge and Lespadan Kali Brantas Bridge in Nganjuk, Gadjahmada Bridge in Mojokerto, Wringinanom Bridge in Probolinggo and Sembayat Bridge in Gresik.

Dachlan said that the East Java administration had set aside Rp 10 billion (US$1.09 million) to investigate and repair the bridges.

“The funds come from the central government as the bridges belong to them. But we will also disburse funds for minor maintenance work,” Dachlan said Tuesday as quoted by tempo.co.

Dachlan pointed out that the Lapindo mudflow in Sidoarjo had caused land subsidence, which went on to cause cracks in the bridge’s construction.

Most of the bridges were in critical condition because of foundation displacement, he said.

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