Deputy Mayor Of Surabaya: Nearly 24 Km Damaged Roads Improved During 2023

Archives Photo - Deputy Mayor of Surabaya Armuji while monitoring the damaged road in the city of Surabaya. (ANTARA/HO-Surabaya City Government)

SURABAYA - Deputy Mayor of Surabaya Armuji stated that 23,957.1 meters long or nearly 24 kilometers of damaged roads in the City of Heroes, East Java, had been repaired by the local city government during 2023.

"Before the turn of this year, the city government will not stop cleaning, starting from improving drainage to smoothing roads in Surabaya. The potholes are also getting less and less," he said, quoted by ANTARA, Monday, October 23.

Several sections that looked significant were repaired, including Jalan Jemursari, Jalan Wiyung, Jalan Raya Urip Sumoharjo, Jalan Raya Darmo, Jalan Basuki Rahmat, Jalan Embong Malang, Jalan Yos Sudarso, Jalan Nginden, Jalan Jagiran and Jalan Manyar Kertoarjo.

Vice Mayor Armuji said that the road repairs carried out by the Surabaya City Government were to ensure the comfort and safety of driving residents and support developing investments in the city of Surabaya.

"We have fixed it on a large scale, Mayor Eri Cahyadi has confirmed the commitment of the Surabaya City Budget for Surabaya City Residents Completely," said Armuji.

He said the city of Surabaya had a number of focuses at the end of the year, namely road repairs and construction of drainage channels to anticipate the arrival of the rainy season.

"To support good economic growth, infrastructure development is needed for smooth mobility of goods and services," said Cak Ji, Armuji's nickname.

Cak Ji targets road repairs to be completed before the turn of the year in accordance with the development targets set.