CNEWS, Serdang Bedagai, September 26, 2025 – The provincial road in Silinda District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, which should serve as a vital transportation artery, has been left damaged for years. With no permanent repairs from the provincial government, local residents are once again forced to rely on gotong royong (community mutual cooperation) to patch up the road in order to maintain basic access.
In Dusun I, Silinda Village, community members joined forces with local officials, including Silinda Subdistrict Head Budiaman Damanik, SKM., M.Si., the local military commander, Babinsa, Silinda Police Post officers, representatives from PT Cinta Raja, village heads, and officials from nine surrounding villages. The effort focused on patching potholes, fixing drainage, and clearing roadside debris that has long endangered road users.
"This road repair proves the spirit of collective cooperation among residents. But let’s be honest—this is not just the responsibility of the community. We urgently need concrete action from the provincial government," said Subdistrict Head Budiaman during the activity.
A Strategic Road, Neglected for Over Five Years
According to local accounts, the Silinda provincial road has remained in severe disrepair for more than five years. Deep potholes, flooding during rainfall, and collapsed drainage systems have turned the road into a high-risk zone, frequently causing accidents and severely disrupting the transportation of agricultural products.
This road is crucial for connecting agricultural villages producing palm oil, rubber, and rice to markets in Serdang Bedagai and Deli Serdang. Poor road conditions not only burden farmers but also undermine regional trade and logistics.
Promises Without Realization
Residents stated that requests for road repairs have been repeatedly submitted through official development planning forums (Musrenbang) at both district and provincial levels. Yet, no permanent action has been taken.
Now, hopes are once again directed toward North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution and the provincial Public Works and Housing Agency (PUPR). Residents are demanding that road rehabilitation be prioritized in the upcoming revised budget or, at the latest, in the 2026 fiscal year.
Gotong Royong: A Silent Act of Resistance
While today’s gotong royong ran smoothly and showcased admirable community spirit, it also highlights a troubling reality: citizens are forced to repair a provincial road that should rightfully be maintained by the government.
Although temporary, this grassroots action has become both a survival strategy and a silent form of resistance against state neglect. Residents warn that if the situation persists, deteriorating infrastructure will not only hamper economic growth but also deepen the isolation of rural communities in Silinda.
(Reporting: Rasid CN)
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