KPUPR Builds 5,999 Km National Roads During Jokowi's 10 Years Of Leadership

Jalan Belt Merah di Nusa Tenggara Timur jadi salah satu contoh jalan nasional yang dibangun Kementerian PUPR. Foto: Dok. PUPR

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government through the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) has built 5,999 kilometers of national roads during the 10-year leadership of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

"During 2015-2024, the government through the Ministry of PUPR increased the country's connectivity through the construction of 5,999 kilometers of national roads in various regions," explained PUPR quoted from its official Instagram upload @kemenpupr, Thursday, October 10.

PUPR explained that the existence of reliable national roads allows more efficient mobilization of people and goods. Thus, reducing logistics costs and enabling equitable distribution of development results to various regions.

"The increase in connectivity through road infrastructure development that connects economic centers also supports Indonesia's competitiveness which will increase to 27th position in 2024 from 34th position in the previous year," he explained.

The existence of roads also opens opportunities because it will be easier. For example, Jalan Pansela Selatan (Pansela) Java. In addition to reducing the traffic load on the North Coast (Pantura) route, the Pansela route facilitates access to various tourist attractions in southern Java.

"The construction of national roads is also aimed at opening access to areas that were previously difficult to reach. In border areas, national road networks are strategic infrastructure that supports national defense and security," he added.