Wariori Bridge Construction Accelerated to Restore Connectivity

Construction of the Wariori Bridge in Masni District, Manokwari Regency, West Papua, is being accelerated by the Ministry of Public Works. This infrastructure on the Trans Papua route is a vital pillar of community connectivity as well as an important access point to West Papua and surrounding areas.

Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo said the construction is tangible evidence of the government’s presence in ensuring connectivity for communities in West Papua is promptly restored.

“The Ministry of Public Works is committed to accelerating the handling of infrastructure affected by disasters so that community connectivity can be restored immediately. Infrastructure that is functioning again will support the recovery of social and economic activities in the affected areas,” Dody said in an official statement on Thursday (13/8).

Through the West Papua and Southwest Papua National Road Implementation Centre, the Ministry of Public Works is replacing the bridge spanning the Wariori River with a structure measuring 240 metres in length and 9 metres in width. As of the second week of August 2026, physical construction progress has reached 59.04 percent.

The bridge is designed with three spans, each configured at 80 metres. The superstructure uses steel trusses, while the substructure is supported by bored pile foundations with a diameter of 800 millimetres.

Previously, the Wariori Bridge suffered damage after being struck by flooding in May 2024. The construction of this bridge is an important step to strengthen connectivity in the Trans Papua region.

This is because the Wariori Bridge is the only access route to Sidey District, Manokwari Regency, as well as a connecting route to Tambrauw and Sorong regencies.

The Wariori Bridge plays an important role in residents’ mobility, particularly in supporting economic activity. Therefore, the construction of the new Wariori Bridge is expected to provide safer and more reliable access for the community.

The construction of the Wariori Bridge reflects the Ministry of Public Works’ commitment through the PU608 Vision to deliver infrastructure that is reliable, disaster-resilient, and supportive of economic growth for communities in West Papua through sustainable connectivity.