Landslide Blocks Maros-Bone Route, Vehicle Queue Stretches Up to 2 Kilometres

A landslide has occurred in the Camba area of Kappang, which is the main route connecting Maros Regency and Bone Regency in South Sulawesi. The incident has resulted in the road being blocked by soil and rocks, leading to long traffic jams for vehicles from both directions. “The soil and rock materials covering the road have caused vehicle queues to stretch for approximately 2 kilometres from both directions,” said Jusman, a motorist from Bone Regency, on Sunday (29/3/2026). He explained that the landslide was triggered by heavy rain that lashed the area from morning to afternoon. The conditions made the soil on the hillside unstable, leading to a land shift that blocked the main inter-regional road. As a result, numerous motorists, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled, were forced to stop and wait for the landslide debris to be cleared. Some motorists even chose to find alternative routes, even if it meant a longer journey. Police officers along with relevant agencies immediately went to the location to manage traffic flow and assist with the evacuation process. Several heavy machines have also been deployed to accelerate the clearing of the landslide materials so that the route can be reopened to vehicles as soon as possible.