Erosion Threatens Key Infrastructure in Aceh, Task Force Urges Action

The Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Acceleration Task Force (Satgas PRR) for Sumatra is pressing local authorities in Nagan Raya, Aceh, to speed up the repair of critical infrastructure. The task force emphasizes that delays in addressing damage caused by natural disasters are hindering community connectivity and economic activities.

During a field monitoring visit on July 14, 2026, along with representatives from the Nagan Raya Regency government, the Aceh River Basin Management Center (BWS Aceh), and other relevant agencies, the task force identified significant threats. A key concern is the coastal erosion along the Kuala Tripa River, which is endangering a vital national road and the Krueng Lamie bridge. This road serves as a crucial link connecting Nagan Raya with Southwest Aceh, Subulussalam, and Aceh Singkil.

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This monitoring is a follow-up to the consolidation meeting with the Aceh Provincial Government and the FGD on Ending the Transition Period, as well as following up on the directive from Task Force Head Tito Karnavian to ensure the acceleration of priority infrastructure handling in disaster-affected areas.

Imran, a representative of Satgas PRR Sumatra, stated that the task force requested the Nagan Raya Regency government, the Aceh Provincial Government, and BWS Aceh to promptly develop permanent solutions. These solutions should include strengthening riverbanks, normalizing river channels, and securing the road and bridge foundations. Similar attention is being given to the Gunongkong Bridge in Alue Wakie Village, which remains severely damaged and has not yet received emergency repairs.

The prolonged damage to the Gunongkong Bridge, which was built by the Aceh Provincial Government but not yet handed over to the Nagan Raya Regency, forces residents to rely on motorboat crossings. This disrupts the distribution of agricultural products, hampers economic activity, and impedes children's access to school. Satgas PRR is urging the Nagan Raya Regency government to coordinate with the Aceh Provincial Government and the TNI Bridge Task Force to expedite the construction of a temporary Bailey bridge and ensure the permanent bridge is included in the post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction plan.

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We ask the Nagan Raya Regency Government, the Aceh Provincial Government, and BWS Aceh to immediately develop permanent handling through strengthening riverbanks, normalizing river channels, and securing the road and bridge foundations.