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Cianjur focuses on repairing damaged local roads in the south

From Republika · () Indonesian

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

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  • Cianjur Regency is gradually repairing damaged roads between subdistricts, especially in the southern area.
  • The program follows requests submitted through village consultations covering 354 villages.
  • Officials said repairs in Cidaun should help residents reach health facilities, schools and markets after a viral video showed villagers carrying a sick woman 10 kilometers to medical care.

Cianjur Regency in West Java is stepping up repairs to local roads, with the southern part of the regency receiving particular attention. Officials say the work aims to make it easier for residents to reach schools, health facilities and economic centers.

Regent Mohammad Wahyu Ferdian said the immediate focus was on damaged roads linking subdistricts. Repairs will proceed in stages so the routes can connect with village and neighborhood roads. Most of the proposals entered the program through village consultations involving 354 villages across Cianjur.

The road repair program is among the most frequently requested by residents in every village, down to the neighborhood level, so the program will continue to address their longstanding complaints.

· Mohammad Wahyu FerdianThe Cianjur regent explained why road repairs remain a government priority.

Cidaun is one of the main targets. The condition of its roads drew attention after a video circulated on social media showing residents carrying a sick woman for 10 kilometers on a makeshift stretcher made from a sarong and bamboo. They crossed damaged footpaths and village roads before reaching the regency road in Cipelah village to seek medical help.

Gradually, we will repair them so residents no longer have difficulty traveling to community health centers or hospitals, going to school, or selling their produce in the city.

· Mohammad Wahyu FerdianThe regent described the intended benefits of repairs in southern Cianjur.

“Gradually, we will repair them so residents no longer have difficulty traveling to community health centers or hospitals, going to school, or selling their produce in the city,” Ferdian said. Cidaun subdistrict head Gagan Rusganda said the government had continued efforts to repair remote roads. He added that the subdistrict had handled the woman’s BPJS health insurance and had submitted a repair request to the regency government.

The footpath leading to settlements in Cibuluh village, Cidaun, remains unusable by vehicles. Residents still face a considerable distance to the village and regency roads. Gagan said tens of billions of rupiah had previously been allocated for regency roads in Cidaun and Naringgul, while further repairs remain under discussion.

We continue to pursue road repairs so residents’ activities are not disrupted, including making it easier for them to access health services.

· Gagan RusgandaThe Cidaun subdistrict head outlined local efforts to improve access.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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