The East Jakarta Bina Marga Office (Sudin) has finally finished repairing the grill or safety iron on the water channel in the Cawang Underpass. Repair aims to minimize potential traffic accidents.

East Jakarta Bina Marga Sub-agency for Road and Bridge Division Head Ilham Raya said repair involved 10 officers was carried out by replacing the steel plate and welds it back on the road from Tanjung Priok to Cililitan.

"It is finally done. Hopefully the motorists can feel safe and comfortable when passing on the Cawang Underpass," he expressed, Friday (7/3).

He added the damage was repaired about six meters by a width of 70 centimeters.

As for the information, welding is focused on the holder and grill segments. After repair is done, the edges are coated with asphaltic for binders so it does not come off easily. It is also to withstand vibrations when passed by heavy vehicles.