JAKARTA - The Commander of the Iskandar Muda Military Command (Pangdam) Major General TNI Joko Hadi Susilo stated that eight bridges affected by the disaster in Sumatra had been repaired.
"At least eight bridges that were affected by flash floods have been successfully repaired, including the Teupin Mane Bridge in Bireuen Regency, Aceh, which can now be used by the community," said Joko Hadi Susilo in Banda Aceh, Monday, December 15, reported by ANTARA.
He said that post-disaster recovery in a number of areas in Sumatra was being rushed. The TNI, together with volunteers and the Ministry of Public Works (PU), are speeding up the repair of vital infrastructure, especially bridges, so that the mobility of residents and economic activities can return to normal.
"In total, in the three provinces affected by the disaster, there are 35 bridge points that are being worked on. Until now, eight points have been completed, in this Teupin Mane Bridge," he said.
In addition to the Teupin Mane Bridge, he continued, repairs are also being carried out on a number of other bridges on the connecting route between Bireuen Regency and Bener Meriah Regency.
Along the 40-kilometer route, he said, there are still five bridge points whose construction is being rushed, so that it can connect to the two areas.
"We hope that the land route from Bireuen Regency to Bener Meriah Regency can be connected. The repair of five bridges is being worked on," said Pangdam Joko HadiSusilo.
The acceleration of the repair of bridges, he continued, is expected to accelerate the recovery of logistics flows, facilitate citizen mobility, and encourage social and economic activities in disaster-affected areas.
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