Jakarta allocates Rp 300b to repair damaged roads

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Mon, 04/06/2009 8:26 PM

The City Public Works Agency has allocated Rp 300 billion (US$26 million) to repair damaged roads across the city, an official with the agency said Monday.

“A few months ago, we only focused on patching potholes because it would have been ineffective to carry out overlaying projects during the rainy season,” agency head, Budi Widiantoro, said.

“We will start the bidding process next week for the overlaying work. Around 30 contractors have expressed interest in the project contract, but we will only pick 14 or 15 of them,” he said.

Damaged roads have become an increasingly significant problem for the capital as the annual floods inundate the city, slowing traffic and causing congestion.