<![CDATA[This study evaluates the feasibility of microcell tower placement within an urban road environment by integrating road geometric conditions, traffic performance, roadside safety, road-space utilization, and road user perception. The study addresses a gap in existing infrastructure assessment, which tends to evaluate telecommunication facilities primarily from technical, operational, or regulatory perspectives, with limited integration of roadside safety and user-centered considerations. A descriptive-evaluative case study approach was employed at Jalan Ogan, Palembang City, Indonesia, with the primary focus on a microcell tower located on the shoulder of Jalan Ogan Tenggara. Primary data were obtained through road geometric surveys, traffic observations, roadside safety inspections, questionnaires, and interviews, while secondary data included road classification, accident information, and relevant regulations. Geometric conditions were assessed through alignment, gradient, cross-section, and sight-distance evaluation, while traffic performance was analyzed using the Indonesian Highway Capacity Guidelines (PKJI) 2023. The findings show that the road generally supports the placement from geometric and operational perspectives, with a degree of saturation below 0.20 and Level of Service A. However, the tower remains a roadside safety concern because it is positioned on or near the shoulder, its foundation is close to the road body, and adequate physical protection, warning signs, and visual delineation are not yet available. Road user perceptions similarly indicate that the tower does not significantly disrupt traffic flow but raises safety concerns related to its roadside position and limited protection. The study's principal contribution is an integrated feasibility framework that treats telecommunication infrastructure as a roadside safety object rather than solely as a digital infrastructure facility. The tower is therefore classified as conditionally feasible, subject to adequate roadside clearance, physical protection, warning devices, pavement markings, and periodic safety inspection. The findings highlight the need to align digital infrastructure development with road safety and sustainable urban transport principles.]]>
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