Bengkulu Provincial Government: First Phase Of Inpres Road Progress Reaches 30 Percent

President Jokowi while monitoring road conditions in Bengkulu Province. BETWEEN/HO-Biro Press Media and Information of the Presidential Secretariat

BENGKULU - The PUPR Office of Bengkulu Province noted that the construction of roads, which were financed through the first phase presidential instruction budget (inpres) from the central government, had reached 30 percent. "All of them, eight packages (road sections) that are included in the construction of the presidential road have been carried out and have reached 30 percent," said Acting Head of the PUPR Office of Bengkulu Province Tejo Suroso in Bengkulu, Antara, Monday, September 4. He said the 8 roads that were included in the first phase of financing were targeted to be completed by the end of 2023. "In the future, every month it must increase by 20 percent if it is to be completed in December. Optimistic in accordance with the work targets," he said. Not only the eight roads, in Bengkulu Province, after being visited by President Joko Widodo some time ago, also received additional development assistance for two more roads. "The section of Jalan Damar Kencana, Kepahiang Regency is approximately 10 kilometers long and Seluma Regency Jalan Padang Serai is approximately 34 kilometers long. That is what was approved for further development after President Jokowi's visit," he said. President Joko Widodo made a three-day working visit to Bengkulu Province, from July 19 to July 21, 2023. President Jokowi visited Kepahiang Regency, Central Bengkulu, Seluma, North Bengkulu, and Bengkulu City.

President Joko Widodo monitors regional road conditions, a number of hospitals, schools, and traditional markets. The President also inaugurated the toll road in Bengkulu Province. The President came with Mrs. Iriana Jokowi and was accompanied by Minister of State Secretary Pratikno and Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono.