HM Joyo Martono Road in Bekasi Remains Potholed Ahead of Eid Holiday Exodus, Residents Worried About Accidents
BEKASI – As the Eid 2026 holiday exodus approaches, several stretches of the HM Joyo Martono road in Margahayu, East Bekasi, Bekasi City, remain damaged, leaving residents and road users deeply concerned.
An observation at the location on Sunday (15 March 2026) revealed that multiple points along the road still contain potholes of varying sizes. Several of these potholes are positioned directly in busy traffic lanes used by motorcycles and logistics vehicles alike. This situation forces riders and drivers to exercise extreme caution when passing through, particularly during nighttime or when it rains.
“It’s quite dangerous at night, especially when oncoming vehicle headlights create glare. Sometimes you can’t see the potholes,” said Rudi, a local resident interviewed at the site on Sunday.
According to him, road deterioration in the area has been occurring for quite some time. Although repairs have been attempted several times, they have proven insufficient in durability.
“As far as I know, this road has been repaired many times. But it seems like patchwork repairs won’t solve the problem,” Rudi explained. He called on local authorities to undertake comprehensive repairs, particularly ahead of Eid when vehicle volumes are expected to increase dramatically.
“I’m worried someone might fall or have an accident,” he said.
Similar concerns were echoed by nearby resident Rodiah, aged 42. She frequently observes motorcyclists having to slow down to avoid the potholes.
She noted that riders often brake suddenly upon spotting potholes in the middle of the road. “Motorcycle riders sometimes get startled because the potholes are right in the middle of the road. There have been cases where riders have fallen and been thrown because they were going too fast,” Rodiah recounted.
“I’m worried if this is left unaddressed, especially with so many people passing through during the holiday travel period,” she added.
For many residents, road damage is not merely an inconvenience but a serious safety hazard that increases the risk of accidents.