RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has confirmed that no regencies or cities remain isolated following the devastating floods and landslides across Sumatra. This update was delivered by Public Works Minister, Dody Hanggodo, marking the 52nd day of recovery efforts in the region.

"As of today, I can state that conditions have returned to normal. There are no longer any isolated regencies or cities," he said at the Public Works Ministry office in Jakarta on Friday, January 16, 2026.

The Minister explained that all national roads and bridges previously affected are now functional. A total of 99 national road segments and 33 national bridges that were once severed have been reopened to traffic.

While acknowledging that some repairs are temporary and await permanent reconstruction, the government has shifted its focus to the subdistrict and village levels. This shift comes as approximately 2,000 regional roads and bridges remain disconnected due to the disaster.

"Our focus is now on subdistricts and villages, where nearly 2,000 regional roads and bridges are still cut off," noted Minister Dody.

In total, 2,710 units of regional infrastructure across three provinces were impacted, including approximately 1,900 regional road segments and 753 bridges. To date, roughly 72 percent of regional roads have been restored to functional use.

In contrast, the restoration of regional bridges remains limited, with only 12 percent successfully addressed. The severity of the damage, including total collapse and severe soil subsidence, means bridge repairs require more time.

"We are working hand-in-hand with the Indonesian Military, the National Police, and the community to ensure these bridge repairs are completed as swiftly as possible," he added.

With these logistical advancements, Minister Dody assured that all aid distributions can now be conducted via land routes. However, he admitted that several road segments and bridges still suffer from damage that necessitates further long-term repair. (Annaila Azzahra/Bambang MBKA)