Kahayan Bridge

Kahayan Bridge (Jembatan Kahayan) is an iconic arch bridge spanning the Kahayan River in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan. Located between Jekan Raya and Pahandut districts, it connects the city center with the southern area. Completed in 2001 and inaugurated in 2002, the approximately 640-meter bridge is a city landmark and popular visitor viewpoint for river scenery, sunset views and night illumination.

Visitors can expect a large steel arch bridge carrying road traffic over the wide, brown Kahayan River. Pedestrian sidewalks on both sides allow walking and viewing the river, boats, and city skyline. The surroundings include riverbanks, small parks and food stalls at the bridge approaches. The bridge is most visited in late afternoon for sunset and in the evening when decorative lights illuminate the arch.

Construction of Kahayan Bridge began in 1995 and was completed in 2001, with inauguration on 13 January 2002 by President Megawati Soekarnoputri. With a length of about 640 meters and width of about 9 meters, it was the first major bridge to span the Kahayan River in Palangka Raya and became a key infrastructure link supporting connectivity and development in Central Kalimantan.