Jambi, Sumatra (ANTARA News) - Around 320 kilometers of roads in Kerinci district, Jambi, which is nationally famous for its Mount Kerinci and export-quality Kayo Aro tea, is now damaged and not fit for traffic, the region`s public works office said.

"The damage of the roads occurred since 10 years ago," said Kusairi, the local public works official said here on Friday.

The worst damage of the road happened in Muaro Imat towards the provincial capital city of Jambi, he said, adding that the damage happened due to the heavy rain and landslide.

Kusairi said although the road belongs the provincial road status, but until now the provincial government never care much to repair the road.

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