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        "id": 1617788,
        "msgid": "anai-valley-route-operates-24-hours-during-lebaran-exodus-1773669273",
        "date": "2026-03-16 20:03:00",
        "title": "Anai Valley Route Operates 24 Hours During Lebaran Exodus",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID_BISNIS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Public Works Ministry has confirmed that the Anai Valley route connecting Padang and Bukittinggi will operate round-the-clock during the 2026 Lebaran exodus period, specifically for 10 days before and after Eid al-Fitr. The ministry is targeting zero potholes on all national roads and has prepared 13 command posts with 24-hour staff, along with 40 heavy equipment units to address potential disruptions such as landslides and fallen trees.",
        "content": "<p>Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has confirmed that the Anai\nValley route connecting Padang and Bukittinggi will operate 24 hours\ndaily during the 2026 Lebaran exodus period. \u201cThe Padang\u2013Bukittinggi\nroute is one of the main transport corridors for the people of West\nSumatra,\u201d he stated in a written statement on Monday, 16 March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Works Ministry has ensured that the Anai Valley can\noperate round-the-clock for 10 days before Lebaran and 10 days after Eid\nal-Fitr, with the aim of ensuring smooth outbound and return traffic\nduring the holiday period.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Works Ministry, through the National Road Implementation\nAgency (BPJN) of West Sumatra, is targeting all national road sections\nto be in excellent condition and free from potholes\u2014a \u201czero pothole\u201d\ninitiative\u201410 days before Lebaran.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically on the Padang\u2013Bukittinghi section, work is focused on\nstrategic points previously affected by disasters, including the Anai\nValley area. \u201cWe ensure that work on vulnerable points, such as Anai\nValley and Sitinjau Lauik, continues to be accelerated so that people\ncan travel safely and comfortably during the exodus,\u201d said Dody.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Works Ministry reported that work on the Anai Valley area\nhas reached approximately 44 per cent progress, with bore pile\nfoundation work at about 78 per cent. Additionally, the Margayasa Twin\nBridge will be optimised during the exodus period to support smooth\ntraffic flow along the Padang\u2013Bukittinghi corridor.<\/p>\n<p>On the Sitinjau Lauik route, currently in the flyover construction\nphase, BPJN West Sumatra is implementing technical modifications through\nbarrier repositioning towards the drainage system. The objective is to\noptimise traffic space so the route can accommodate vehicle movement\nduring the exodus period.<\/p>\n<p>The Public Works Ministry has also prepared 13 command posts\ndistributed along national road sections throughout West Sumatra. These\nposts are staffed with personnel on standby 24 hours daily and will\noperate during the 2026 Lebaran holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Public Works Ministry is providing 40 heavy\nequipment units to anticipate potential road disruptions on national\nroads, such as landslides, fallen trees, and other emergency conditions\nthat could impede travellers.<\/p>",
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