East Java provincial government completes four infrastructure projects in Pacitan
Pacitan, East Java (ANTARA) – The East Java provincial government completed the construction and repair of four road and bridge infrastructure projects in Pacitan Regency in 2026 to improve public access and restore connectivity in areas affected by disasters.
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa and Pacitan Regent Indrata Nur Bayuaji inaugurated repairs to the trail commemorating General Sudirman’s guerrilla campaign, the widening of the Arjosari–Purwantoro road, the reconstruction of Kaligoro II Bridge and a protective retaining structure along the Karanggede–Jatimalang road on Friday.
“Road and bridge infrastructure construction and maintenance are part of the government’s efforts to improve accessibility and encourage economic growth, particularly in rural areas,” Khofifah said in a written statement.
Repairs to the trail commemorating General Sudirman’s guerrilla campaign in Kasihan village, Tegalombo sub-district, covered a 2.25-kilometre stretch and cost Rp2.855 billion under the contract. The road, previously around two metres wide, was widened to 2.5–3 metres to make it easier for residents to travel.
The provincial government also completed the widening of the Arjosari–Purwantoro road as far as the Central Java provincial border in Nawangan sub-district. The project had a contract value of Rp13 billion and ran from 25 March to 2 October 2026, with the aim of increasing road capacity and facilitating the movement of goods.
Kaligoro II Bridge in Sumberejo village, Sudimoro sub-district, was rebuilt using a Bailey bridge structure after being damaged by flooding. The 30-metre-long, 3.1-metre-wide bridge cost Rp4.47 billion.
The provincial government also built a protective retaining structure along the Karanggede–Jatimalang road in Karangrejo village, Arjosari sub-district, using gabion construction. The Rp1.51 billion project is intended to stabilise the slope and protect the road from landslide damage.
The two disaster-affected infrastructure projects were funded through East Java’s 2026 Unexpected Expenditure (BTT) budget. All the projects were managed by the East Java Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency’s Roads and Bridges Management Technical Implementation Unit in Pacitan.
Khofifah said post-disaster infrastructure recovery was essential to enable residents to resume their activities safely, including travelling to education and healthcare facilities and economic centres.
She also urged residents and local governments to maintain the infrastructure and remain alert to potential natural disasters.
Nurani, a resident of Kasihan village, welcomed the road repairs, saying the route had previously been damaged and difficult to use in rainy weather. The improved road now makes it easier for residents to reach the market and school.