PORTALJABAR, BOGOR REGENCY - The West Java Provincial Government is committed to improving the quality of road infrastructure in the Parung Panjang area, Bogor Regency. This was conveyed by the Regional Secretary of West Java Province, Herman Suryatman, in a Coordination Meeting regarding the resolution of traffic problems in Parung Panjang and its surroundings.

The meeting, which was held on Wednesday (12/2/2025) at The Alana Hotel & Conference Center - Sentul City, Bogor Regency, was attended by regional apparatuses from West Java Province and related regencies/cities, as well as elements of the TNI/Polri and other stakeholders.

Herman said that Jalan Parung Panjang is about 28.3 kilometers long, with 13 kilometers of good road conditions, while about 14 kilometers are damaged. In 2024, the West Java Provincial Government has repaired 1.1 kilometers.

"God willing, approximately half of it is expected to be completed in 2026 with the elected Governor," said Herman.

Furthermore, Herman explained that if the Revised Draft Regional Budget is completed in April 2025, his party is optimistic that it can repair around 14 kilometers faster. However, if the revised Regional Budget is set in July and starts running in August, the repairs that can be realized are only around 6 kilometers in 2025.

Special Mining Road Alternative

Herman also revealed that exploration of the construction of a special mining road as an alternative solution in the Parung Panjang area has been carried out. However, land acquisition has only reached 80 percent and the environmental impact analysis (AMDAL) has not been completed.

"This special mining road is expected to be connected to the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR). However, we are still waiting for the process from the central government," he explained.

Herman highlighted the high number of accidents in the area, with fatalities reaching more than 100 people per year due to damaged and unworthy road conditions. This is exacerbated by the high volume of mining trucks crossing the Parung Panjang area, around 1,600 trips per day with tonnage exceeding the maximum limit of 15 tons, even reaching 40 tons.

Herman Suryatman stressed that road user safety is the top priority. He hopes there will be no more fatalities due to the damaged road conditions in Parung Panjang.

Traffic Improvement and Engineering Priorities

Head of the West Java Province Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (DBMPR), Bambang Tirtoyuliono, stated that his party prioritized repairing the road from Lebak Wangi to the north along 13.4 kilometers, which borders the Tangerang area.

"In 2024, we have repaired 1.1 kilometers. However, because the condition of the road structure is very damaged, the repair process takes longer," explained Bambang.

Bambang added that during the construction period, the repaired road should not be used by vehicles to speed up completion. "We are optimistic that the work can be completed faster if the temporary route is diverted to an alternative route," he said.