In the run-up to the Idul Fitri holidays, we are disturbed by a recurring problem that happens virtually every year on the Java North Coast Road, known as Pantura. This comprises gaping holes up to 30 centimeters across, a damaged road surface and the resulting long lines of traffic. This annual serious damage shows how short our memories can be on the suffering and losses caused to road users.

Repairs cost increased funding year by year, but the