Jakarta, July 15 -- The Phase 1B extension of the Jakarta LRT, currently under construction between Velodrome Station and Manggarai Station, is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026.

"The Phase 1B, which connects Rawamangun or Velodrome Station to Manggarai Station, is expected to be operational, God Willing, in the third quarter of 2026," LRT Jakarta Project Director Ramdani Akbar stated at a public discussion on public transport here, on Tue

He revealed that construction progress on Phase 1B, which complements the existing Velodrome-Pegangsaan Dua line, had reached 57.75 percent by July 2025.

Upon completion, the combined length of Phases 1 and 1B of Jakarta LRT will be 12.2 km and is expected to serve up to 80 thou...