Petunjuk Jalan Sering Menyesatkan Pengendara, Warga PALI Tuntut Lakukan Perbaikan

Summary

The community welcomes the completion of an alternative road between Kabupaten Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir and Musi Rawas, which shortens travel time. However, the lack of updated road signs leads to confusion and detours, especially onto a poorly maintained logging road. Locals, like Warsito and Yayan, report that many drivers still follow old directions, missing the new route. The issue is out of the local transportation department's jurisdiction, as it's a provincial policy, but they are coordinating for improvements. The community hopes for better signage before the holiday season.

Takeaways

• 🚦 The road signs in the area are misleading, causing confusion for drivers.
• 🛤️ The completion of an alternative road between Kabupaten Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir and Musi Rawas has been welcomed by the community.
• ⏱️ The new road has shortened the travel time between the two districts.
• 🚧 Despite the road's completion, there are no improvements to the directional signs, leading to drivers getting lost.
• 🚗 Many drivers mistakenly end up on a poorly maintained logging road.
• 🗣️ A local resident, Warsito from Benakat, mentioned that the road signs have not been fixed.
• 📡 The condition of the alternative road is such that drivers often seek help from locals due to poor signal and rocky terrain.
• 📱 Drivers are using local services to be guided to areas with better signal reception.
• 🚶‍♂️ Some residents, like Yayan, still follow old directions and do not use the available alternative road.
• 🏢 The issue of road signs is beyond the jurisdiction of the local transportation department, as it falls under the provincial transportation office's policy.
• 🔧 Coordination has been done, and it is hoped that the road signs will be corrected before the next holiday season.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the script?

The main issue discussed is the misleading road signs that cause drivers to get lost, especially in the area between Kabupaten Penukal Abab Lematang Ilir and Musi Rawas.

What is the benefit of the alternative road mentioned in the script?

The alternative road is beneficial as it shortens the travel time between the two districts mentioned.

Why are drivers still getting lost despite the existence of an alternative road?

Drivers are getting lost because the road signs have not been updated, leading them to take the old route instead of the alternative road.

What is the condition of the old road that drivers mistakenly take?

The old road has a poor condition with many rocks and is part of a logging company's path.

Who are the people mentioned in the script that are affected by the misleading road signs?

The people affected are local residents and drivers who are not familiar with the area, including a resident named Warsito and another named Yayan.

What is the role of the local residents in helping lost drivers?

Local residents help lost drivers by guiding them to Kecamatan BTS Musi Rawas, especially since the alternative road has poor signal and rocky conditions.

What is the responsibility of the local Public Works Department (Dinas Perhubungan) regarding the road signs?

The local Public Works Department is responsible for the road signs, but the issue is beyond their jurisdiction as it falls under the provincial Sumsel Public Works Department's policy.

What action has been taken by the local Public Works Department to address the issue?

The local Public Works Department has coordinated with the provincial department, and it is hoped that the road signs will be corrected before the next holiday season.

What is the significance of the 'lebaran' mentioned in the script?

Lebaran, or Eid al-Fitr, is a significant holiday in Indonesia marking the end of Ramadan. The script implies that the road signs' correction is important before this holiday season when travel is high.

Why do some residents still use the old road despite the availability of an alternative road?

Some residents still use the old road because they are not aware of the alternative road or they continue to follow the old directions out of habit.