One day after one of the members of Commission C of the Malang City DPRD, Choirul Amri, conducted a surprise inspection (sidak) to the gate of the Ijen Nirwana Housing Complex at the Terusan Ijen intersection, the Head of the Malang City Transportation Agency (Dishub), M. Yusuf immediately coordinated with the developer of the Ijen Nirwana housing complex. After coordinating with Ijen Nirwana, Yusuf also saw firsthand traffic lights which is blocked by the gate.
The former Head of Public Relations for the Malang City Government confirmed that the position of the Ijen Nirwana gate was blocking... traffic lights on Jalan Terusan Kawi. "We have just met and coordinated with the developer of Ijen Nirwana. The result of our meeting was that Ijen Nirwana was willing to cover the cost of moving the traffic lights "said Yusuf, Friday (15/4) when met on Jalan Banyak Ijen.
Furthermore, Yusuf said that the dismantling process traffic lights will start on Monday (18/4). "Not only those who are blocked by the gate traffic lights which will be moved, but in addition to being moved behind the gate, the lights will also be replaced with new ones and larger sizes. At the same time, we will replace them with 30 cm ones and better quality," he continued.
Yusuf added, for the replacement process traffic lights it will take a maximum of 1 week, because it has to dismantle the excavation and asphalt for the installation of cables. "Regarding the relocation of the lights, there is one location where Street Vendors (PKL) sell that must be moved, but we have discussed it and there is no problem with the PKL. All compensation to the PKL is also the responsibility of Ijen Nirwana," he added.
“Regardless of the problems traffic lights on this Ijen Continuous Road, in the field there are actually many traffic lights who died due to excavations (Telkom, PDAM-ed). Like what happened on Jalan Kawi. Therefore, we appeal to all parties, if they are going to conduct excavations, they must be more careful and not disturb or damage other public facilities," appealed M.Yusuf.
"For example, what happened on Jalan Kawi was caused by Telkom or PDAM excavations, then we will ask the relevant parties to take responsibility for the damage. traffic lights the. Likewise if there is traffic lights In other places that are damaged or dead, the transportation agency will repair them as quickly as possible, such as on Jalan Raya Sawojajar which was struck by lightning," concluded Yusuf. (say)
