Perintis Garuda Suspension Bridge Built in Majalengka, Residents No Longer Rely on Paid Bamboo Bridge

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Groundbreaking ceremony for the Perintis Garuda suspension bridge construction in Putridalem Village, Jatitujuh District, Majalengka Regency, Friday (9/18/2026)(Dok Diskominfo Majalengka)

It also supports the President’s mandate to build 2,500 bridges across Indonesia through the TNI AD’s (Army) integration program.

"This suspension bridge is designed with a span of 108 meters and a width of 1.8 meters. The President previously mandated the TNI to build 2,500 bridges throughout Indonesia, including this one," Rendra said.

On the same day, besides the groundbreaking in Putridalem Village, Kodim 0617/Majalengka and the Majalengka Regency Government also inaugurated the Garuda Concrete Bridge located in Bojongcideres Village, Dawuan District.

Rendra said the Garuda Concrete Bridge is a vital access point connecting Bojongcideres and Gandasari Villages.

The bridge had been nearing collapse and was unsafe to cross.

Upon receiving reports, the military included the bridge in their Garuda Bridge construction list.

"Alhamdulillah, within 35 days, this bridge’s construction was completed and is now passable," Rendra said.

He added that the new concrete bridge measures 18 meters in length and 2 meters in width.

The bridge is now sturdier and safer than before.

He claimed that the bridge can now safely accommodate two- and three-wheeled vehicles.

"Previously, it could only be used by bicycles. Motorcycles couldn’t pass because it was nearly collapsing, but now three-wheeled vehicles and several motorcycles can cross at once," he explained.

Not Just Bridges: Bore Wells

On the same day, four bore wells were inaugurated across Majalengka Regency.

They are located in Bantar Jati Village (Jatitujuh District), Cipaku Village (Kadipaten District), Wanajaya Village (Kasokandel District), and Nanggewer Village (Sukahaji District).

Rendra mentioned the four bore wells collectively provide clean water access for 3,599 residents in those villages.

"The bore wells reach depths of 50-60 meters. But most importantly, the community must help maintain and care for these facilities as they serve the common good," Rendra said.