Road Maintenance on Key Routes Strengthens Central Java's Economy and Tourism
The inauguration was held at the Ngadirejo Village Hall in Ngadirejo District, Temanggung Regency. The two road sections serve as vital arteries for the regional economy and tourism, situated between strategically important areas.
“One section connects Temanggung to Kendal, while the other links communities to tourist destinations in the Dieng area,” said Ahmad Luthfi in a written statement on Monday (23/2/2026).
He explained in detail that the Parakan-Patean road preservation package covers a 4-kilometre stretch at a cost of Rp15.29 billion, whilst the Wonosobo-Dieng road preservation package spans 3.925 kilometres at a cost of Rp9.75 billion. Both packages were carried out between July and December 2025, with works comprising two-layer resurfacing overlay and shoulder hardening.
“This road is part of the 2,440.12 kilometres of provincial roads that have been upgraded to a sound condition for use,” he said.
The improvement of provincially owned roads is one of the efforts to fulfil basic public services. Beyond facilitating inter-regional connectivity, the maintenance also ensures that all provincial roads guarantee safety and security for road users.
“Provincial roads must be able to provide traffic safety and connect the economies of all regencies and cities, as well as form part of building new economic pathways for food self-sufficiency,” he explained.
Luthfi therefore requested a thorough check and recheck of all provincially owned roads, including those under regency and city jurisdiction, particularly as they will soon be used for the 2026 Eid homecoming traffic flows.
“Central Java is the centre of the upcoming homecoming traffic. So ensure all roads are in sound condition — there must be no complaints from the public,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ngadirejo Village Head Muhammad Abdillah Al Kafi expressed gratitude for the road repairs that had been carried out, noting they were highly beneficial in supporting the daily activities of communities along the Parakan-Patean road section.
“This is very beneficial. Hopefully this year, roads at other points will also be built so that everyone can share in the development being carried out,” he said.
Last year, Ahmad Luthfi together with Temanggung Regent Agus Setyawan also inspected the road section whilst works were still underway. At the time, Congkrang Village Head Sugeng Jumadi expressed appreciation for Luthfi’s swift response to reports of damaged roads.
The Parakan-Patean road section serves as the main route for communities travelling to the centre of Temanggung Regency as well as to Kendal Regency, particularly for residents in the Bejen and Candiroto sub-districts and surrounding areas.
“The hope is that it will ease traffic flow and also boost economic growth further, as farmers’ upstream-downstream journeys will be smoother,” he concluded.