JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Transportation Office has recorded that it has handled dozens of roads that have been damaged after flooding during January 2026. The handling is based on community reports and the results of direct monitoring by officers in the field.
Head of the Data and Information Center of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Office, Siti Dinarwenny, said that road condition reports were received through various channels, ranging from the CRM application, social media, direct reports from residents, to routine screening by the Transportation Task Force (Satgas) in five administrative cities.
Based on data as of January 21, 2026, Bina Marga has handled 70 road sections spread across various areas of Jakarta. The road sections include arterial roads to local roads.
"Handling has been carried out on 70 roads spread across the DKI Jakarta area, including MT Haryono Road, Daan Mogot Road, S. Parman Road, Jatinegara Flyover and several local roads throughout the DKI Jakarta area," Siti told reporters, Monday, January 26.
Siti explained that the current handling is temporary by closing the road hole to maintain the safety of road users. Permanent repairs will be carried out after weather conditions allow.
"The handling that has been carried out at this time is to close the hole temporarily for the safety of road users. Then we will permanently handle it after the weather conditions are supportive," he said.
Meanwhile, data on road damage that occurred starting January 22, 2026 is still in the process of being collected. At the same time, officers continue to follow up on repairs in the field.
According to Siti, the handling involves the Equipment and Supplies Unit of the Road Construction Service, the Road Construction Service Sub-Service in five administrative cities, and the Road Construction Implementation Unit at the sub-district level.
"All the ranks of the Road Construction Service are open to public reports, and appreciate the active participation of the public in maintaining Jakarta's infrastructure," said Siti.
Previously, Member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Ali Lubis highlighted the condition of a number of roads in Jakarta that were damaged and potholed after being hit by heavy rain in recent times. According to him, the damage is not just a matter of infrastructure, but has the potential to endanger the safety of road users.
Ali assessed that potholes, puddles, and asphalt that peeled off often appeared after the rain and often escaped from quick handling. This condition is said to be the most risky for motorcycle riders.
"Every time it rains, many roads are potholed, flooded, and even the asphalt peels off. This is not a trivial matter. We have heard too often that residents fall, have accidents, and even have serious injuries," Ali told reporters.
He asked the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the relevant service not to wait for viral reports or victims to make improvements. Ali emphasized that handling must be carried out immediately after the damage was detected.
"I ask the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the relevant service to move quickly, not waiting for viral reports or victims falling before acting," he explained.
Ali also highlighted the pattern of road repair, which has been considered reactive and patchwork. He assessed that this approach does not solve the problem comprehensively, especially when entering the rainy season.
"Road repairs must be quick, responsive, and comprehensive. Don't wait for there to be a human life. The safety of the people must be the top priority," said Ali.
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