Isn’t it amazing how a flyover can be more than just concrete and steel? The Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali is an example of infrastructure meeting art. It adds a touch of beauty to Bekasi.
Welcome to the Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali. Get ready to enjoy the ride and the view. This flyover isn’t just a way to ease traffic. It’s also a landmark that represents Bekasi.
Construction on the Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali began in March 2010. It officially opened in April 2013. The balanced cantilever flyover stretches one kilometer. It measures 22 meters wide. Four lanes connect Ahmad Yani Street and Summarecon. The Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali is named after an Indonesian hero from Bekasi.
Driving across the Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali, you will see simple vertical lines. These lines have different heights. This creates an impressive visual effect. The varying heights give a wavy impression. Some say it looks like a spreading wing. After the vertical lines, you enter a unique space. The tidy net arrangement above and the dotted walls create a different experience. It’s simple construction that offers a memorable ride.
The Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali plays a vital role for Bekasi. It improves the transportation system. It also serves as a new icon for the city. People remember Bekasi because of this flyover.
The Mayor of Bekasi named it Fly Over Kyai Haji Noer Ali Summarecon Bekasi. This honors the late Kyai Haji Noer Ali. He was a national hero from Bekasi.
The Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali is important for the city. It is a transportation lifeline. It links North and South Bekasi. The flyover reduces traffic congestion. It also decreases the risk of accidents at train crossings.
Good transportation boosts business activity. This activity leads to economic growth for Bekasi. It also creates new job opportunities.
The Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali and the Summarecon Bekasi Landmark are icons. Summarecon covers about 240 hectares. It has great potential to become a modern city. It offers modern residential and commercial facilities.
KH. Noer Ali was a famous figure. People called him the Lion of Karawang-Bekasi. Some even called him Si Belut Putih the White Eel. He was a respected cleric and leader during the revolution.
Noer Ali also founded the At-Taqwa pesantren. It now has over 50 branches. He was known for protecting non-Muslim Chinese residents. The Indonesian government declared him a National Hero. He received the Bintang Maha Putra Adipradana award.
Noer Ali was born in Ujungmalang in 1914. While studying in Mecca, he felt challenged. He decided to gather Indonesian students to consider their nation’s fate. His peers elected him Chairman of the Betawi Student Association in Mecca.
He established a pesantren in Ujungmalang after returning home. He became Chairman of the Babelan branch of the National Committee of Indonesia. He rallied people to attend the Great Meeting in Lapang Ikada Jakarta. He became Chairman of the Bekasi People’s Lasykar. Later, he commanded Battalion III Hisbullah Bekasi.
Bung Tomo called him Kiai Haji Noer Ali in his speeches. Noer Ali then became known as K.H. Noer Ali. He faced General Oerip Soemohardjo in Yogyakarta. He received orders to lead guerilla actions in West Java. He was not to use the TNI name.
He walked back to West Java and founded the MPHS headquarters. The Dutch thought the Republic’s army no longer existed. Noer Ali asked the people of Rawagede to plant small flags. The Dutch were surprised. They thought Lukas Kustaryo’s troops did it.
The Dutch hunted Lukas’s forces. Unable to find them, they killed about 400 Rawagede villagers. This sparked resistance. Many joined the MPHS. Noer Ali became known as the Lion of Karawang-Bekasi. People also called him the White Eel because he was hard to catch.
Noer Ali used tarekat to strengthen his men’s resolve. In 1948, he was appointed Coordinator of Jatinegara Regency. After the Renville Agreement, he moved to Banten. There, the MPHS became a TNI battalion. He and his troops fought until the Roem-Royen Agreement.
Mohammad Natsir asked Noer Ali to help the Indonesian delegation. This was during the Round Table Conference. He contacted forces still in the jungles. When the Dutch recognized Indonesia’s sovereignty, the MPHS disbanded. His wartime service was recognized.
After independence, Noer Ali focused on education and politics. He founded the Islamic Education Institute in Jakarta. He also established a Madrasah Diniyah in Ujungmalang. Then he created Sekolah Rakyat Indonesia schools.
He became Chairman of the Bekasi People’s Mandate Committee. This was to join the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. In 1950, he became Chairman of the Jatinegara branch of Masyumi. He also served on several important councils and committees.
The Fly Over K. H. Noer Ali stands as a testament. It honors a hero. It eases traffic. It beautifies the city. It is a symbol of Bekasi’s progress and pride.