TEGALDLIMO- Bamboo bridge with a length of approx. 50 meters in Ringinpitu Bayat hamlet, Ringinpitu Village, Tegaldlimo . District, Until now, it is still used by residents. The bridge managed by that individual, It's been around since Indonesia wasn't independent yet.
Bridge connecting Ringinpitu Village, Tegaldlimo District with Plampangrejo Village, Cluring District, it is managed by Suwarti, 60, and Sugiyem, 60, Ringinpitu Village residents. “Every day there are hundreds of people who cross this bridge,” Suwarti said.
According to Suwarti, residents who use the bridge from children going to school to traders, and other residents. “Every week there is a broken bamboo, we replace and repair it with funds from the person who gave it when it passed,” he said.
One of the residents of Plampagrejo Village, Erlanda, 45, convey that the bamboo bridge has existed since he was not born. The existence of the bridge is very helpful for residents who will cross to Ringinpitu Village or to Plampangrejo Village. “That's an alternative route,” he said.
Erlanda mentions, If there is no bamboo bridge, residents who want to go to Ringinpitu Village or to Plampangrejo Village have to go around five kilometers. “If you have to go through Sumberberas Village (Muncar District), have to rotate up to 10 kilometer,” he said.
Residents hope that the bamboo bridge can be built that is permanent. Because, people really need it. “There used to be a survey and measure, but until now there is no clarity when it will be built,” he said. (radar)
