When will Pandansimo bridge be opened? This is the latest facts and updates

Javanese news – Infrastructure development in the southern region of Yogyakarta is still being carried out.

Because, there is one of the big projects that later became the spotlight of the local community, the Pandansimo Bridge.

The bridge in Bantul Regency is part of the development of the South Cross Road (JJLS).

Thus, this will become another bridge landmark in the region, in addition to the Kretek II Bridge in Bantul which was inaugurated by Jokowi a few years ago.

Strategic Project Supporting South Mobility Yogyakarta

Based on the announcement of the DIY Kominfo, as of May 5, 2025, the progress of the Pandansimo Bridge construction has reached around 98 percent.

This bridge is designed to connect the Congot-Ngremang (Kulon Progo) line with Pandansimo-Samas (Bantul).

Aside from being an inter -district connecting route, its function is also a driving force for the progress of the logistics, agriculture and tourism sectors in the southern region of Yogyakarta.

Unlike ordinary bridges, the Pandansimo Bridge is also equipped with a number of advanced technologies to ensure safety and structural efficiency.

Some of the technologies used include:

• Lead rubber pads (LRB): Functions as an earthquake mitigation, so the bridge remains safe despite the natural disaster.
• Winding Steel Plate (CSP): Provides efficiency in terms of bridge structure.
• Mechanical stabilized earth walls (MSE walls): Technology that is able to maintain the stability of the land on the bridge.

In addition to excellent from the technical side, this bridge is also designed with a touch of local culture.

Some typical ornaments such as mountains of batik and joglo gate will be displayed as part of the design.

When is the Pandansimo Bridge Bantul open?

According to official information released by the Yogyakarta Special Region Communication and Information Office (Kominfo DIY), this bridge is still in the final completion stage and cannot be accessed by the community.

The community is prohibited from crossing because the construction area is still active, and the action is very risky and can hamper the smooth running of the development.

However, on the other hand, the issue of the bridge opening time began to appear.

One of the rumors is the planned inauguration of the Pandansimo Bridge on July 20, 2025.

In fact, the event was said to be attended by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.

This issue is increasingly being discussed on various social media platforms.

Nevertheless, until now there has been no official confirmation from the State Palace regarding the presidential visit schedule to the location or exact date of the inauguration.

Meanwhile, various technical tests are likely to begin to ensure the readiness of the bridge before it is completely opened.

This trial will be carried out as part of the final evaluation of the strength of the bridge structure in dealing with dynamic loads and other extreme conditions.

Waiting for the official date

So in conclusion, the date of the Pandansimo bridge is not yet known to be opened to the public.

What is clear, related parties will ensure that before it was inaugurated, all aspects of safety and technical must be fulfilled first.

The community is also advised to slaughter the next official info in order to know exactly when the Pandansimo Bridge can be fully used. ***