4,235 Damaged Roads in North Jakarta Repaired

The North Jakarta Public Works Sub-agency has repaired 4,235 damaged roads from January to April 2025. The total area of the repaired roads touched 14,633.641 square meters.

Most of the repaired roads are pothole-ridden and bumpy due to heavy rainfall or flooding

North Jakarta Road and Bridge Section Head, Budi Cahyo Wardoyo said road repairs were done daily by personnel from six sub-districts.

"Most of the repaired roads are pothole-ridden and bumpy due to heavy rainfall or flooding. However, they are also triggered by factors such as age, heavy vehicles, and excavation projects," he expressed, Friday (5/8).

Potholes on Three Roads of Kelapa Gading Repaired

Of the 4,235 roads repaired, 1,451 of them were repaired in January 2024 with an area reaching 5,940,762 square meters; 1,375 were in February with an area reaching 2,444,285 square meters; 454 were in March with an area reaching 722.9 square meters; and 955 were in April with an area of 5,525,694 square meters.

"This number is likely to increase considering that the repair process is still ongoing every day," he explained.

He explained the repair used cold mix and hot mix asphalt materials adjusted to the road conditions. This included local roads, connecting roads, protocol roads, and arterial roads.

He added residents who have information about damaged roads to inform his team via social media channels, JAKI app, or local government officials so that it can be addressed promptly.

"Sweeping of damaged roads continues to be intensified to minimize accident incidents and so on," he asserted.

The repair received appreciation from one of the locals in Cilincing, Widyawati (31).

She assessed, damage is often seen on Jalan Marunda and Jalan Raya Cilincing due to the passing heavy vehicles.

"Of course, this repair can smoothen traffic flow and minimize traffic accident. So, road users feel safe and comfortable," she said.