Government Prepares Road Inspectors to Handle Damaged Roads During Eid al-Fitr
JAKARTA - The government has reactivated Road Inspector (Penlik) personnel to handle minor damages quickly during the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming and return traffic periods, to maintain smooth travel for the public.
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo stated that this measure is part of efforts to ensure the readiness of national road infrastructure during the Eid holiday period.
“We have reactivated the Road Inspectors, so if there is any minor road damage, the inspectors will immediately inform the Project Implementation Consultants (PPK) and quick handling will be carried out,” Dody explained on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
According to Dody, overall, this year’s Eid homecoming and return traffic has proceeded more smoothly compared to the previous year.
Nevertheless, monitoring and evaluation continue until the return traffic period concludes.
He explained that this smoothness is the result of synergy among various parties, from infrastructure readiness and traffic management to government policies such as work from anywhere (WFA), which helps distribute travel times for the public.
In addition to activating Road Inspectors, the Public Works Ministry has also prepared homecoming posts at several points to support the comfort of road users, including as rest areas for travellers.
“With these posts, travellers can rest and continue their journey in a fit condition,” he said.
Although traffic conditions are relatively under control, Dody acknowledged that there are still several points requiring attention for future improvements, one of which is in the Gilimanuk area.
“There are areas of concern like in Gilimanuk. In the future, we will discuss with the Transportation Minister whether additional piers or other measures are needed,” he stated.
This evaluation was conveyed during the halal bihalal event at the Public Works Ministry Auditorium on the first day of work after the 1447 Hijriah Eid al-Fitr holiday, Wednesday (25/3/2026), which was also attended by Deputy Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti and the ministry’s senior leadership.
This moment was utilised to strengthen internal solidarity and cohesion in supporting the ministry’s future tasks.