Governor Andra Soni Inspects Village Road Improvements in Lebak, Supporting Farmer Productivity

Banten Governor Andra Soni inspected the Luwuk-Grewel Village Road project in Karyajaya Village, Cimarga District, Lebak Regency, Banten. The road provides access to approximately 200 hectares of rice paddies.

During the inspection on Friday, 27 February 2026, Andra Soni was accompanied by Lebak Regent Mochamad Hasbi Asyidiki Jayabaya. The Bangun Jalan Desa Sejahtera (Bang Andra) programme encompasses a 2.9-kilometre stretch with a 3-metre width and is funded by the Banten provincial budget.

Andra and Hasbi reviewed the concrete road, which had previously been severely deteriorated. Andra walked along the village road situated amidst the rice paddies.

Andra stated that village road development is aimed at supporting farmer productivity. According to him, before the road was constructed, farmers had to pay approximately IDR 10,000 per sack in transportation costs for their harvested crops.

“With the road now in good condition, farmers no longer need to incur transportation costs. They can transport their harvested crops themselves,” said Andra.

Andra noted that the reduction in production costs directly impacts increased farmer incomes. He emphasised that the Banten provincial government will continue to promote village road development.

“Hopefully provincial finances improve further so that village road development can be increased,” he stated.

In the 2026 fiscal year, the Bang Andra programme in Lebak Regency is constructing 11 road sections, prioritising roads directly related to food security and community economic activities.

Uswani (50), village head of Kampung Ranca, Karyajaya Village, stated that the road condition had previously been severely deteriorated, requiring farmers to hire porters to transport harvested crops.

“Now the road is in good condition, and farmers are no longer burdened with transportation costs. Everything can be transported themselves,” he said.

Lebak Regent Mochamad Hasbi Asyidiki Jayabaya noted that approximately 200 hectares of rice paddies exist in Karyajaya Village. Farmers depend heavily on road access.

“After the road was built, farmers no longer need to incur mobilisation costs for dry harvested grain. This greatly supports food security in Lebak Regency,” said Hasbi.