BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – The Badung Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR) has prioritized repairs to the collapsed bridge connecting Banjar Pegending in Dalung and Desa Adat Padonan in Tibubeneng, North Kuta, after the structure failed on February 14.
The damaged stone masonry culvert beneath the bridge will be fully dismantled and replaced with a reinforced concrete box culvert.
Head of the Highways Division at PUPR Badung, I Putu Teddy Widnyana, confirmed that reconstruction of the Dalung–Tibubeneng bridge is a top priority.
“We will dismantle the old structure entirely and replace the stone culvert with a box culvert,” Teddy said.
He explained that the 3×2 meter box culvert is currently being ordered from Surabaya, East Java. If there are no logistical delays, physical construction is expected to begin next week.
The repair is planned under the maintenance budget scheme, with estimated funding between IDR 1 billion and IDR 1.5 billion.
The bridge collapsed on Saturday (February 14). According to officials, the underlying structure, built with river stone masonry, had deteriorated over time. Although the road surface above was repaved in 2025, the aging foundation remained vulnerable.
“The old bridge used stone masonry construction. That structure gave way after being eroded by water flow from the Campuhan River from the north and east, causing the road above to fracture,” Teddy explained.
He noted that the stone masonry system represents older construction technology that has been in place for decades. As cement strength weakened and water discharge increased, the structure became susceptible to collapse.
In response to the incident, PUPR Badung plans to form an identification team to inspect other bridges and culverts with similar construction types across the regency.
“We will coordinate with technical observers and form a team to assess and report on similar structures,” he said.
Regarding the road access disruption, Teddy urged residents and road users to remain patient and use alternative routes while repairs are underway. He acknowledged that procurement procedures at the beginning of the fiscal year may affect the timeline.
Local residents previously reported signs of structural damage at the Dalung–Tibubeneng bridge two months before the collapse. Warning signs had been installed prior to the full structural failure.
Authorities expect the reinforced concrete replacement to provide stronger long-term resistance against erosion and high river discharge.