“Most national and provincial roads have gradually been reconnected, but several sections are still operating on a limited basis and require caution,” Pratikno said at a press conference on the Sumatra disaster response on Friday.
In Aceh Province, he said several strategic routes are now passable, including the Lhokseumawe-Langsa, Langsa-Kuala Simpang and Kuala Simpang-North Sumatra border roads.
Other reopened routes include the road to the Arun Special Economic Zone, the Bener Meriah District-Takengon route, and the Awe Geutah bridge.
The Aceh Tenggara District-Gayo Lues District road, as well as the Banda Aceh-Central Aceh District route via Beutong Ateuh, are also beginning to recover.
“Repair work is continuing to ensure smoother traffic flow along these routes,” Pratikno said.
Furthermore, in North Sumatra Province, major connections linking Padangsidimpuan, South Tapanuli District, Central Tapanuli District and Mandailing Natal District have largely been restored. However, several locations remain affected by landslides and road collapses, or rely on temporary bridges, requiring extra caution.
Debris clearance and infrastructure repairs are continuing with the support of heavy equipment, including efforts to build emergency bridges.
In West Sumatra Province, repair work along the Lembah Anai route is being accelerated and has reached around 90 percent completion.
Meanwhile, the provincial road connecting Padang Pariaman District and Agam District via Malalak is mostly passable, although several sections still require further handling by authorities.
Pratikno said all equipment and resources needed to restore transportation infrastructure continue to be mobilized to speed up recovery.
Severe floods and landslides hit three Sumatra provinces, Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, in late November 2025 following high-intensity rainfall.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) data showed that as of December 19, the death toll from the disasters had reached 1,068, while 190 people remain missing.
The disasters damaged around 147 thousand houses, 145 bridges, and 434 places of worship across 52 districts and cities in the three provinces.
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Translator: Asep Firmansyah, Raka Adji
Editor: Primayanti
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