Prabowo Allocates Rp258 Billion for Regional Roads in South Sulawesi, 20 Regencies/Cities Benefit

UPDATEYUK - The central government is once again boosting regional infrastructure development through the 2025 Regional Road Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Program. For the South Sulawesi Province (Sulsel), the government has allocated a budget of Rp258.17 billion to build and improve road quality in 20 regencies/cities.

The program is expected to strengthen inter-regional connectivity, facilitate the distribution of goods and services, and drive regional economic growth through improved transportation access.

The program was inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto simultaneously with several regions in Indonesia on Tuesday (23/6/2026). The event was centered on the Kedungdung–Bringkoning road section in Sampang Regency, East Java, while the South Sulawesi Provincial Government participated virtually from Makassar.

Prabowo Highlights the Importance of Infrastructure to Reduce Logistics Costs

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that road development is one of the keys to increasing national economic competitiveness, especially in reducing logistics costs, which remain a challenge in various regions.

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According to Prabowo, Indonesia, as an archipelagic nation, requires a well-connected transportation network for the efficient distribution of production outputs and community needs.

“Indonesia is a very large country, with a very vast territory, with varying geographical conditions. Transportation costs will be cheaper if there are enough roads, if there is connectivity between all production centers and residential areas,” said Prabowo.

Nationally, the 2025 Regional Road Inpres Program covers the construction and improvement of roads spanning 1,151 kilometers across various regions in Indonesia.

South Sulawesi to Get 62.54 Kilometers of Road Treatment

The Head of the South Sulawesi Public Works and Public Construction Agency (BMBK), Andi Ihsan, stated that road construction through this program not only focuses on physical development but also aims to expand public access to various basic services.

According to him, good road infrastructure will have a direct impact on education, health, agriculture, and community economic development sectors.

“Through this program, the central government is not only building roads but also opening access, providing better services, and encouraging equitable development for communities in various regions, including remote areas,” said Andi Ihsan.

He explained that improving road access will help accelerate the distribution of agricultural products, fisheries, and various regional superior commodities, thereby reducing transportation costs and stabilizing prices.

In addition, road construction is also expected to accelerate the development of economic centers and tourist destinations that support regional growth.

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Proposals from Regions, 20 Regencies/Cities Become Priorities

The Head of the South Sulawesi National Road Implementation Center (BBPJN), Indra Cahya Kusuma, explained that all projects included in the 2025 Regional Road Inpres Program originate from proposals by regional governments.

According to him, each proposal has undergone an administrative verification process and a system-based selection to ensure that development truly addresses the priority needs of the community.

“All proposals come from regional governments and are based on urgent needs to support development and public services,” he said.

Indra added that proposals that have not been accommodated this year still have the opportunity to be included in the next program through a selection process using the Integrated Regional Infrastructure Information System (SITIA).

The 20 regions benefiting from this program include Pangkajene and Islands Regency, Maros, Takalar, Jeneponto, Barru, Bone, Bantaeng, Sinjai, Bulukumba, Selayar Islands, Pinrang, Soppeng, Sidenreng Rappang, Wajo, North Toraja, Enrekang, Luwu, North Luwu, as well as Parepare City and Palopo City.

Several projects with the largest budget allocations include the improvement of the Soro–Labata Road in Wajo Regency worth Rp20.15 billion, the improvement of the Corridor I Road in Sinjai Regency amounting to Rp19.93 billion, and the repair of the Kalamassang–Moti Road in Bantaeng Regency with a budget of Rp19.77 billion.

Overall, the 2025 Regional Road Inpres Program in South Sulawesi covers the construction and improvement of roads spanning 62.54 kilometers with a total budget of Rp258.17 billion. (*)