Indonesia's Infrastructure Developments: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery

Emergency Runway on Terpeka Toll Road

PT Hutama Karya is preparing an emergency runway on the Terbanggi Besar-Kayu Agung (Terpeka) toll road between KM 228+300 and KM 231+200 from January 14 to 31, 2026 ¹

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. This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance safety and preparedness in Indonesia's transportation infrastructure. The construction will involve traffic management to minimize disruptions to road users.

Enhanced Disaster Recovery Efforts

The Ministry of Public Works is leading comprehensive disaster recovery efforts following recent floods and landslides in Aceh and North Sumatra. Minister Dody Hanggodo reported that the recovery budget has been increased from Rp 51 trillion to Rp 74 trillion to address additional needs, particularly for sabo dam construction in Gayo Lues, Aceh ²

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Accelerated Housing Construction

The ministry is accelerating the construction of 1,209 housing units for affected communities, with a target to complete these before Ramadan. This effort aims to move people out of temporary shelters and improve living conditions in the disaster-affected areas ³

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New Infrastructure Proposals

Minister Dody Hanggodo revealed that President Prabowo Subianto has approved plans for the construction of a new toll road near Lembah Anai, West Sumatra. This project is seen as a long-term solution to recurring landslides in the region and will involve complex infrastructure development, including tunnels ⁴

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Progress in Disaster-Affected Areas

As of January 15, 2026, the ministry reported that no areas remain isolated following the disasters in Sumatra. While some roads and bridges are still damaged, alternative routes have been established, allowing for ground transportation to replace air support ⁵

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