President Orders Widening of Regional Roads to 8 Meters

President Prabowo Subianto has officially inaugurated several regional road sections constructed under the 2025 Presidential Instruction for Regional Roads (IJD) program. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday in Sampang Regency, East Java, specifically on the Kedungdung–Bringkoning road.

The IJD program, guided by Presidential Instruction Number 11 of 2025, focuses on accelerating the improvement of regional roads to support food and energy self-sufficiency. The central government provides support for these strategic regional road projects, particularly those facing budget constraints.

President Prabowo emphasized the critical role of these roads as the "lifeblood of the people's economy." He stated that improved connectivity would lower transportation costs for agricultural, plantation, and fishery products, thereby boosting the economy. "We are determined that no region should be left behind due to limited access. We must reduce logistics costs for all our people and our economy. Good roads are part of our resilience strategy," Prabowo said.

Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo highlighted that the program demonstrates the government's commitment to inclusive and equitable infrastructure development across Indonesia. He noted that the newly inaugurated roads serve as catalysts for economic growth and national connectivity, fulfilling the president's directive that the economy grows from the villages. Hanggodo also mentioned that, as per President Prabowo's instructions, the roads are being widened from approximately three meters to about eight meters to comfortably accommodate two-way traffic for four-wheeled vehicles.

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We are determined that no region should be left behind due to limited access. We must reduce logistics costs for all our people and our economy. Good roads are part of our resilience strategy.