Java's North Coast Road Nearly Smooth, Remaining Work at 2 Percent
JAKARTA - The Ministry of Public Works (PU) states that the condition of Java’s North Coast Road (Pantura) is now almost entirely smooth, with remaining work to address damages at around 1 to 2 percent.
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said that the acceleration of pothole repairs on the Pantura route is supported by the role of road supervisors who conduct daily monitoring.
“If there are potholes on the Pantura, insha’Allah they are almost complete, with about 1 to 2 percent remaining. In all road offices, there are road supervisors who check the condition every day, identifying which parts have holes and must be handled immediately,” Dody stated, quoted from a press release on Monday (20/4/2026).
He explained that road supervisors serve as the frontline in maintaining national road conditions by conducting early detection of damages and ensuring quick follow-up on site.
Through daily inspections, damages can be identified promptly before they worsen.
The handling measures include hole patching, resurfacing of pavements (overlay), and routine maintenance such as cleaning road shoulders, grass trimming, and drainage normalisation to keep the road functioning optimally.
In addition to road repairs, attention is also given to bridge conditions, particularly the expansion joints that could pose risks to road users, especially motorcyclists.
“For cars, it might only reduce comfort, but for motorbikes, it can be dangerous. We are raising the standards; they must also be safe for motorbikes,” Dody added.
Nevertheless, he reminded that road damages could still occur due to various factors, such as vehicles with excessive loads or over dimension and overload (ODOL), as well as weather conditions.
“Heavy vehicles with excess loads and continuous rainy conditions accelerate road damage, making holes form again easily,” he said.
The Ministry of Public Works continues to maintain these conditions through a routine maintenance strategy based on early detection by road supervisors, including on strategic routes like Java’s Pantura.