Depok reduces 138 trees for the widening of the road

Yuli Tri Suwarni,-the Post of Jakarta, Jakarta | Jakarta | Mon, October 22 2012, 8: 50 PM

Depok Administration reported Monday that 138 trees along JL. Margonda cutdown to an extra six metres width for the city 26-meter-wide main road had been.

Nur Mahmudi Isma'il Depok mayor said Monday that the Administration had felled the trees if they widen blocked. However, Nur insisted that the Administration would plant trees after the replacement was completed widening in December.

"We're trying to improve the quality of the road. The renewal will reduce congestion, "he said, adding that the new road would have eight lanes. Nur also said that the road would be equipped with other facilities such as a sidewalk and drainage.

According to Nur costs works Rp 12 billion (US $ 1.26 million) of the local budget for the project 1.25-kilometer. (cor/lfr)