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Bengkulu tightens oversight of road program as it allocates 19.5 billion rupiah

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Bengkulu is supervising road construction and resurfacing to ensure work meets specifications under its 1,000 smooth roads program.
  • The city has allocated 19.5 billion rupiah from its 2026 budget to improve roads at 92 locations.
  • Residents have been urged to exercise caution around construction zones, where heavy equipment and workers may disrupt traffic.

Bengkulu’s city government is tightening supervision of road repairs under its 1,000 smooth roads program, with officials focused on ensuring asphalt work meets required standards.

Yosep Akmal, a road and bridge official at the city’s Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency, urged motorists to remain alert near repair sites. Heavy equipment and construction activity may disrupt traffic, particularly at active work points.

Resurfacing is currently taking place in the Kampung China area, where damaged sections are being prioritized. Other roads will follow in stages, based on the extent of damage and the need for repairs. Yosep asked residents for patience as the work continues.

We also urge road users to remain alert and anticipate possible traffic disruptions in areas under repair.

— Yosep AkmalThe Bengkulu public works official warned motorists about conditions around construction sites.

The city previously set aside 19.5 billion rupiah from its 2026 regional budget for infrastructure revitalization and more evenly distributed road improvements at 92 locations. Officials said the work continues a flagship program associated with Bengkulu Mayor Dedy Wahyudi.

The government says better roads should make daily travel safer and smoother, improve connections across Bengkulu, and support local economic activity.

The work is being carried out in stages. We ask all Bengkulu residents for their prayers and patience.

— Yosep AkmalYosep described the timetable for the road improvements and appealed for public patience.
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