117-kilometre road in Majalengka patched up ahead of Lebaran homecoming, Rp143 billion budget
Majalengka Regency Government is accelerating road infrastructure repairs ahead of Lebaran 1447 H. A total of 30 road points spread across several areas have begun works to ensure smooth and safe mudik and community activities.
The Majalengka Regent, Eman Suherman, explained that the total length of roads being repaired reaches 117 kilometres, with an allocated budget of Rp 143 billion. The procurement process is conducted directly so that the works can proceed more quickly and effectively.
‘We are chasing this before Lebaran. The hope is that the public can enjoy better roads during mudik and while visiting family. If some elements are not finished, we will continue after Lebaran,’ he said, on Thursday (5/3/2026).
According to him, the project acceleration is not only about time, but also about the quality of the work. He reminded businessmen and contractors to maintain integrity and not to engage in games in the implementation of the project.
‘Entrepreneurs must maintain public trust. The quality must be good. There must be no practices of selling or hand in hand dealing. This is the people’s money,’ he asserted.
Currently, repairs have begun at several points. Heavy equipment and workers are seen patching up and upgrading road structures on sections that are severely damaged.
Eman confirmed that supervision would be conducted strictly by involving the relevant technical services that directly monitor progress and the quality of on-site work. ‘We do not want to rush just to be fast if the quality is poor. It is better to be measured, but the results should be truly felt by the people,’ he said.
He hopes the repairs will not only support smooth traffic during Lebaran but also improve connectivity between regions and drive sustainable regional economic growth.
Residents welcomed the acceleration of road repairs by the Majalengka Regency government. They hope the works are truly completed before the mudik period begins.
One Ciomas Maja resident, Asep (45), said the damaged roads have disrupted daily activities, especially for two-wheelers.
‘Praise be to God, ahead of Lebaran, the Maja – Sukahaji route has been repaired with the holes filled. Hopefully the quality will last a long time,’ he said.
Similar sentiments were expressed by Siti (38), a resident of Ligung District. She believes road repairs will directly affect local economic activity.
‘Shopkeepers and small business operators will surely be helped if the access is smooth. Praise be to God, the Bantarwaru – Bongas road has been repaired with smooth hotmix,’ she said. Residents hope the government will continue strict supervision to ensure the project adheres to standards and does not deteriorate quickly after completion.