After The Inspection, Jokowi Gives 800 Billion To Repair Damaged Roads In Lampung

President Jokowi during a visit and inspection of Jalan Seputih Raman which was damaged in Central Lampung. Central Lampung, Friday (5/5/2023). (ANTARA)

President Jokowi during his visit to several points of damaged roads in Central Lampung Regency said he would provide Rp800 billion in funds for road repairs in the area. "Currently, our spirit is to repair damaged roads and we are going through together, both district roads, provinces, badly damaged cities," said Joko Widodo during his visit on Jalan Seputih Raman, Central Lampung, quoted by ANTARA Friday, May 5. He said this year the special central government provided funds for road repairs in Lampung Province as much as Rp800 billion. "So specifically for Lampung it is more or less for road repairs, including this will be given Rp800 billion," he said. He explained that the construction of the 15 roads will begin in June, because it must go through the auction period.

"Because I had to auction as soon as I saw the location, I immediately ordered the Minister of PUPR to carry it out, and this will start its work in June," he said. He continued with the improvement, it is hoped that the community can be helped. "he added.