The Ministry Of Public Works Accelerates Road Infrastructure Recovery In Aceh Post-Disaster

Drivers crossing the road were badly damaged by flooding in Idi City, East Aceh Regency, Monday (1/12/2025). (ANTARA/Hayaturrahmah)

The Ministry of Public Works (PU) continues to accelerate the handling of national road infrastructure in Aceh Province after the flash floods and landslides which resulted in the interruption of a number of main sections on the East Cross, West Cross, and Central Cross routes.

"After the floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, reopening transportation routes is a top priority before the government talks further about the rehabilitation and reconstruction stages of infrastructure," said PU Minister Dody Hanggodo in a statement in Jakarta, Saturday.

Dody said his party had deployed and diverted heavy equipment from a number of infrastructure projects to accelerate the opening of road access in Aceh to maintain logistics distribution and prevent social risks.

This effort was made to ensure the smooth distribution of logistics, community mobility, as well as the recovery of social and economic activities in affected areas.

On the East Aceh Cross route, there are currently no significant obstacles in general.

Two bridges that had broken were in the process of being repaired with a completion target on December 12, 2025.

A number of major sections on the East Cross of Aceh have been reconnected and functional, including the Lhokseumawe-North Aceh section to Langsa, Langsa-Kuala Simpang, and Kuala Simpang-Batas of North Sumatra Province which since December 3, 2025 has been accessible for all types of vehicles.

The cleaning of sediments and materials left over from the flood is still being carried out to optimally restore road conditions.

Furthermore, at the West Cross Aceh, the handling has been carried out by the Ministry of Public Works and a number of sections have returned to functionality.

The Ministry of Public Works through the Aceh National Road Implementation Center (BPJN) continues to clean flood and avalanche materials at a number of points to ensure the safety and comfort of road users.

Meanwhile, at the Central Cross of Aceh, the biggest challenge is still being faced because of the many broken bridges and roads that have been eroded by rivers.

It was recorded that 13 bridges were cut off on access routes to the Takengon area and its surroundings.

Currently, the main focus of handling is directed at the gradual installation of the bailey bridge and the handling of collapsed road bodies.

Several sections can be passed with limited conditions, such as the Uning-Blangkejeren intersection which can only be passed by two-wheeled vehicles, as well as the Central Aceh/Nigan Raya Gate Genting which is still waiting for the completion of access to the KrBeutong Bridge with a target of completion on December 17, 2025.