INDOWORK.ID, BANDUNG: “Kita jaga kondisi jalan, agar tetap layak dan menuju standar sehingga mobilisasi kendaraan dapat berjalan dengan baik,” kata Kepala BBPJN DKI Jakarta-Jawa Barat Wilan Oktavian saat mendampingi Kunjungan Kerja (Kunker) Spesifik Anggota Komisi V DPR RI, di Kabupaten Bandung, Provinsi Jawa Barat, Kamis (16/3/2023).
Kementerian Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat (PUPR) melalui Balai Besar Pelaksanaan Jalan Nasional (BBPJN) DKI Jakarta-Jawa Barat tengah melakukan penanganan pelebaran dan perbaikan geometrik Jalan Soreang–Rancabali–Cidaun di Kabupaten Bandung hingga Kabupaten Cianjur, Provinsi Jawa Barat.
Ia mengatakan bahwa pekerjaan ini dilakukan sepanjang 84,99 Kilometer (km). Selain menjaga kondisi jalan agar tetap layak digunakan, jalan tersebut juga diharapkan membuka akses jalan penghubung untuk memudahkan masyarakat menuju ke tempat wisata Ciwidey dan Pantai Selatan (Pansela).
Wilan menambakan bahwa PT Hutama Karya dipercaya Kementerian PUPR melalui kerja sama operasi (KSO) dengan PT Brantas Abipraya (Persero) yaitu KSO HK-Abipraya, “pekerjaannya telah dimulai sejak bulan Juni 2022 dengan anggaran senilai Rp228 miliar dan ditargetkan rampung pada Desember 2024,” terangnya.
PELEBARAN DAN PERBAIKAN
Kepala Satuan Kerja (Kasatker) Pelaksanaan Jalan Nasional (PJN) Wilayah II Provinsi Jawa Barat Direktorat Jenderal (Ditjen) Bina Marga Alik Mustakim mengatakan, kegiatan utama pada Paket Penanganan Pelebaran dan Perbaikan Geometrik Jalan Soreang–Rancabali–Cidaun berupa, penataan Lingkar Soreang sepanjang 3,7 km, perbaikan geometrik sepanjang 9,032 km (Kabupaten Bandung 3,337 km dan Kabupaten Cianjur 5,695 km).
“Selain itu juga terdapat kegiatan pelebaran jalan sepanjang 20,39 km (Kabupaten Bandung 7,545 km dan Kabupaten Cianjur 12,845 km), dan rehabilitasi minor jalan sepanjang 18,415 km maupun rehabilitasi mayor jalan sepanjang 7,4 km ” tutur Alik Mustakim.
The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) is constantly striving to ensure that all roads in the country remain in good condition. This is in recognition of the fact that road quality and condition have an important role in supporting economic productivity, especially in areas with inadequate transportation infrastructure, such as remote and rural regions.
In order to best maintain the roads, the PUPR is engaging in several initiatives. One of these is a massive investment in road maintenance. This includes the use of technologies such as high-performance asphalt, which is more durable and resilient, and road surfacing technologies that are designed to minimize ground movement. Additionally, the PUPR is seeking to expand the use of high-strength concrete paving materials, as these are more resistant to wear and tear.
Another important initiative that is being taken by the PUPR is the implementation of asset management systems. This system enables the PUPR to better monitor and analyze the condition of its roads, which allows for a more effective and efficient maintenance process. The PUPR also has plans to expand the use of remote sensing technology in order to map and assess roads in hard-to-reach places.
In addition to infrastructure maintenance, the PUPR is also making sure that communities have access to alternate modes of transportation. This includes the creation of new sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as public transportation options such as city buses. These initiatives are meant to reduce traffic congestion and make it easier for individuals to get around.
In conclusion, the PUPR is committed to ensuring that all roads in the country remain in good condition. By investing in road maintenance, using advanced technology to monitor and analyze road conditions, and providing other transportation options, the PUPR is striving to make sure that all people can have access to safe, reliable transportation.
