BANDA ACEH - The distribution of assistance in a number of areas in Aceh Province is still hampered by access to roads and bridges that were damaged due to the disaster. The local government, with the support of the central government and the TNI, continues to strive to accelerate the repair of infrastructure so that the distribution of logistics and the mobilization of residents can run normally.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, said that several vital access began to function even though it was still limited. One of them is the Krueng Meureudu bridge which connects Pidie Jaya Regency and Bireuen.
"The Krueng Meureudu Bridge can be used in a limited manner since Friday. Currently, the local government is still continuing to improve to ensure safety and smooth access," said Abdul Muhari in his statement, Sunday, December 14.
He explained that the repair of the national road connecting a number of sub-districts was also being rushed. However, access to the Pidie-Central Aceh national road through Geumpang-Pameu-Simpang Uning is still cut off. However, the Geumpang-Pameu route can already be traveled by four-wheel vehicles to the Rusip Antara District.
"For the section leading to Takengon, it is still not accessible because there are three bridges that have been broken and landslide materials that are still in the process of being cleaned," he said.
Meanwhile, access to the Central Aceh-Nagan Raya national road through Lhok Seumot-Jeuram can be passed by two-wheeled vehicles. Access from the end of the Krueng Beutong Bridge to Lhok Seumot-Jeuram has also begun to open, although hoarding at the end of the bridge and the road body is still being carried out.
"The government targets the completion of this access improvement by December 17, 2025 so that it can return to optimal functionality," said Abdul Muhari.
As for the national road access from Gayo Lues to South Aceh through Kutacane, it is still cut off due to two damaged bridges and landslides and landslides. Currently, the end of the bridge and the installation of the bailey bridge are still ongoing. One of the road sections at STA 14+400, which was previously cut off, can now be passed by two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles since Saturday.
Regarding the repair of the bridge, Abdul Muhari said that the local government together with the National Support Post focused on the work on four bailey bridges. Three bridges are in Bireuen Regency and one bridge in Central Aceh Regency.
"The repair of the Teupin Reudeup bridge in Bireuen is currently 90 percent. The Kutablang bridge also shows significant progress, from 28 percent to 40.7 percent. Meanwhile, the Teupin Mane bridge connecting Bireuen-Takengon is almost complete with a 92 percent achievement," he explained.
Meanwhile, the construction of the Jeurata bailey bridge in Central Aceh Regency which connects Pidie-Takengon is still hampered by access to the location. The progress of the work is only about 1 percent because the road to the bridge cannot be passed by heavy vehicles.
Abdul Muhari added that the high rainfall factor could potentially slow down the repair process. However, the personnel in the field continue to work as hard as possible so that road and bridge access can be connected immediately.
"Opening this access is very important to facilitate the distribution of logistical assistance and support the mobility of affected people," he concluded.
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