19 Sep 2024

The Updates on MRT Jakarta Phase 2 & 3 Construction

by:Eva Simorangkir

Editor:Ramdan Malik Batubara, Aditya Gagat Hanggara

19 Sep 2024

Do you enjoy exploring the city by riding the MRT Jakarta? Our beloved mode of transportation has been in operation for five years now, since 2019. Time flies, doesn’t it? As of now, there are 13 MRT Jakarta stations serving us all, covering the Lebak Bulus–Bundaran HI route. Exciting news: soon there will be new stations expanding even further across Jakarta! So far, the MRT Jakarta construction is progressing through Phases 2 and 3. Let’s take a closer look below!

 

MRT Jakarta North–South Line Route

MRT Jakarta is currently constructing Phase 2 of the North–South Line. If you often pass by Jalan M.H. Thamrin in Central Jakarta, you might have noticed one of the construction sites. Once completed, the North–South MRT Jakarta Line  will include the following stations:

  1. Lebak Bulus
  2. Fatmawati Indomaret
  3. Cipete Raya
  4. Haji Nawi
  5. Blok A
  6. Blok M BCA
  7. ASEAN
  8. Senayan Mastercard
  9. Istora Mandiri
  10. Bendungan Hilir
  11. Setiabudi Astra
  12. Dukuh Atas BNI
  13. Bundaran HI
  14. Thamrin
  15. Monas
  16. Harmoni
  17. Sawah Besar
  18. Mangga Besar
  19. Glodok
  20. Kota
  21. Mangga Dua
  22. Ancol Park
  23. Ancol Marina

The North–South Line Phase 2 is divided into two construction segments:  

  1. Phase 2A: seven underground stations (Thamrin–Kota); and  
  2. Phase 2B: two underground stations (Mangga Dua–Ancol Park).

The Ancol Marina station will also serve as a depot station. The target completion for the Bundaran HI–Harmoni route is 2027, with the Harmoni–Kota section expected to be finished by 2029.

 

North-South Line Phase 2 MRT Jakarta Construction. Source: @mrtjakartaNorth-South Line Phase 2 MRT Jakarta Construction. Source: @mrtjakarta

North-South Line Phase 2 MRT Jakarta Construction. Source: @mrtjakarta


 

MRT Jakarta East–West Line Route

If you live in the eastern or western parts of Jakarta, there’s good news! The construction of MRT Jakarta Phase 3 has officially been announced. This route will stretch from Cikarang, West Java, to Balaraja, Banten. In Jakarta itself, there will be 27 new MRT Jakarta stations. Below is the list of stations on the East–West MRT Jakarta Line:

  1. Kembangan
  2. Batu Mulia
  3. Teknologi
  4. Kebon Jeruk
  5. Tanjung Duren
  6. Arjuna Selatan
  7. Tomang
  8. Grogol
  9. Roxy
  10. Petojo
  11. Cideng
  12. Thamrin
  13. Kebon Sirih
  14. Kwitang
  15. Senen
  16. Galur
  17. Cempaka Baru
  18. Sumur Batu
  19. Pakulonan Barat
  20. Pakulonan Timur
  21. Perintis
  22. Pulogadung
  23. Penggilingan
  24. Cakung Barat
  25. Pulo Gebang
  26. Ujung Menteng
  27. Medan Satria

 

Rute lin Timur–Barat MRT Jakarta. Source: @mrtjakarta

Rute lin Timur–Barat MRT Jakarta. Source: @mrtjakarta

 

The East-West Line is expected to start operations in 2031, with an estimated daily passenger target of 284,000. Do you think you’ll be one of those using this new line?

It’s amazing how far MRT Jakarta has come, from having just one main route to making this significant progress. Let’s support it! The presence of MRT Jakarta offers a faster and more comfortable transportation option for all of us. Life in this city could improve as we save on costs and reduce traffic congestion. 

When you’re about to take the MRT, there are a few things you should prepare to ensure a smooth trip. Don’t forget to check the schedule, fares, and routes. You can use the Public Transport feature on JAKI  to check all of this information. Feel free to download it for free from the Google Play Store  or Apple App Store. Need more information about MRT Jakarta construction? Make sure to follow @jsclab!

 

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