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Indonesia's Independence Day Gift: Bandung Barat Residents Celebrate Road Repair

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents of Bandung Barat, Indonesia, celebrated the repair of the long-damaged Purabaya-Jati road with a concrete surface.
  • The 13-kilometer road, which had over 4 kilometers in severe disrepair, was partially fixed with a 934.5-meter concrete section funded by a Rp 4 billion budget.
  • The repair, completed in time for Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, aims to improve mobility and was a welcome gift for locals who had endured poor road conditions for over a decade.

Residents of Cipangeran Village in Bandung Barat, Indonesia, are celebrating the long-awaited repair of the Purabaya-Jati road. After more than a decade of severe damage, the crucial 13-kilometer route has been repaved with concrete, significantly easing the mobility of locals.

Thank God, the road is now repaired with concrete. Thank you to the Bandung Barat Regency Government.

— Iis AsriaA resident expressing gratitude for the road repair.

The partial repair, covering 934.5 meters of the most heavily damaged sections, was completed just in time for the 81st anniversary of Indonesia's Independence, making it a timely "gift" for the community. The project, funded by the Bandung Barat Regency government with a budget of Rp 4 billion, focused on a concrete construction to ensure durability.

Iis Asria, a 36-year-year-old resident, expressed her gratitude to the local government, recalling how the road's previous state hindered daily commutes and caused numerous accidents. "Thank God, the road is now repaired with concrete. Thank you to the Bandung Barat Regency Government," she said. She hopes for further extensions of the repairs towards Kota Baru Parahyangan.

But God willing, we will complete the entire road. I also asked the Deputy Secretary to collect data on drainage systems, they must be considered, otherwise, they will surely be damaged.

— Jeje Ritchie IsmailThe Bandung Barat Regent discussing future plans and the importance of drainage for road longevity.

Bandung Barat Regent Jeje Ritchie Ismail acknowledged that a full repair of the entire 13-kilometer stretch would require approximately Rp 24 billion. He assured residents that the repairs would continue in phases and instructed officials to include proper drainage systems to prevent future damage. He also urged the community to help maintain the newly improved road, emphasizing his commitment to equitable development across all regions, including remote areas.

My message to the residents is to use the road wisely, maintain its cleanliness, so it can last. God willing, the quality is also good.

— Jeje Ritchie IsmailThe Bandung Barat Regent urging residents to care for the newly repaired road.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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