Prabowo Inaugurates Garuda Bridge in Tanah Laut, Opening Access for Residents and Farmers

President Prabowo Subianto officially opened the Garuda Bridge in Tanah Laut, South Kalimantan, marking a significant infrastructure development for the region. The inauguration, conducted via video conference, is part of a broader national program aimed at constructing thousands of bridges and clean water sources to connect isolated communities.

The 60-meter Garuda Bridge, located in Handil Labuan Amas village, is considered vital for the local population. Its completion is expected to significantly improve daily mobility for residents, facilitate children's access to schools, and streamline activities for farmers in their plantations. Previously, mobility was a considerable challenge, but the new bridge offers a direct benefit to the villagers.

This bridge is one of 3,395 national bridges being built across the country, with the TNI constructing 2,500 "Garuda Bridges" and the Polri building 895 "Red and White Bridges." President Prabowo highlighted that such basic infrastructure projects demonstrate the government's commitment to reaching citizens in remote areas and ensuring they have access to a good quality of life.

He also extended his appreciation to the TNI and Polri for their service in these construction efforts. The TNI Army has also built 3,000 clean water sources. Following the national ceremony, local officials and residents celebrated the bridge's opening with a ribbon-cutting, signifying its readiness to support the community's movement and economic activities.