Dengkeng Bridge in Klaten targeted to open Dec. 21, 2026
The Rp20.6 billion replacement bridge spans 40 meters and includes a 150-meter approach road to ease access between Jateng and DIY.
The Central Java provincial government is targeting the rebuilt Dengkeng Bridge in Cawas District, Klaten Regency, to begin operating on Dec. 21, 2026. Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi inspected the project on Friday (13/11) and said the bridge is important to ease residents' mobility and strengthen connectivity between Central Java and Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. The old bridge, built in 1970, has deteriorating structural quality, including damage to the deck, cracks in the abutments and piers, and subsidence in one of the piers. The river at the site is also prone to erosion and flooding as high as 4.6 meters from the riverbed. The new bridge is 40 meters long and 9 meters wide, with 150 meters of approach road work, and has a budget of Rp20.6 billion.