Inp.polri.go.id - Yogyakarta. The Yogyakarta administration has permanently closed vehicle access to Plengkung Nirbaya, better known as Plengkung Gading, to preserve the cultural heritage site.

Cultural Office Head Dian Lakshmi Pratiwi said on Saturday (15/3/2025) that traffic simulations revealed severe structural vulnerabilities. 

“This measure safeguards both the site and public safety,” she said, as quoted by antaranews.com.

Monitoring since 2015 found structural deterioration, including a 10 cm subsidence, cracks, and internal erosion due to poor drainage. Immediate closure allows for thorough damage assessment and conservation planning.

The Transportation Office and Police Traffic Directorate will adjust traffic flow accordingly. Plengkung Nirbaya, part of Yogyakarta’s Benteng Baluwerti and Sumbu Filosofi, holds significant cultural value.

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