Ministry of Public Works ensures readiness of West Sumatra national roads for Eid travel

Jakarta — The Ministry of Public Works (PU) has ensured the readiness of national road sections in West Sumatra Province (Sumbar) to handle the flow of holiday travellers returning home and the return journey during Eid 2026.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said the government is committed to maintaining connectivity of national roads in West Sumatra, including at several points previously affected by disasters.

“The Padang–Bukittinggi route is one of the main routes for public movement in West Sumatra. We ensure that handling at vulnerable points, such as Lembah Anai and Sitinjau Lauik, continues to be accelerated so that the public can travel home safely and comfortably,” Dody said in a statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.

One of the main corridors for public mobility, the Padang–Bukittinggi route, is ensured to be ready to serve holiday travellers, including through the operation of the Lembah Anai route for 24 hours during the holiday travel period.

Routine maintenance, patching, and road surface quality improvement efforts continue to be carried out to maintain the comfort and safety of road users.

Specifically on the Padang–Bukittinggi section, handling is focused on several strategic points previously affected by disasters, including the Lembah Anai area. During the period from 10 days before Eid to 10 days after Eid, this section will be operated for 24 hours to support the smooth flow of holiday travellers returning home and the return journey.

Currently, the progress of handling in the Lembah Anai area has reached approximately 44 per cent, with bore pile foundation work at approximately 78 per cent. During the Eid holiday travel period, the route will remain operational to serve the movement of public traffic.