Aceh Tamiang - A number of students smile while crossing the 240-meter-long suspension bridge in Sekerak District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. They can now go to school faster, safer, and more comfortable.
The suspension bridge connects Bandar Mahligai Village and Sekerak Kiri Village. The bridge is the Garuda Pioneer Bridge, which now stretches across the Tamiang River for 240 meters with a width of 1.2 meters and a load capacity of up to 400 kilograms.
This infrastructure is one of the longest suspension bridges in Indonesia and a new icon of Aceh Tamiang Regency. This bridge was built as a quick response to the impact of hydrometeorological disasters that hit Aceh in November 2025 and was completed in just three months by soldiers of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) combined.
Before the bridge was built, residents had to cross the river using a wooden boat or take a land journey through Karang Baru and Liput River with a travel time of one to two hours. Now, inter-district travel can be done in just about five minutes.
The Commander of Military Resort (Korem) 011/Lilawangsa, Colonel Inf Ali Imran, said the construction of the bridge was carried out to meet the needs of the community, which had been limited access for decades.
Now, the bridge has become a vital access that facilitates community mobility, ranging from economic activities to education. For students, the presence of the bridge not only cuts down on travel time, but also provides a sense of security when going to and from school.
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