Jakarta, Jan. 23 -- The Ministry of Public Works, in cooperation with state-run construction company Hutama Karya, is accelerating repairs on sections of the Trans-Sumatra Road that collapsed due to landslides and flooding.

Hutama Karya field executor Welliham Sinaga said in North Sumatra on Friday that the repairs are focused on the Trans-Sumatra Road connecting North Tapanuli District with Central Tapanuli District and Sibolga City.

"The repairs are focused on the Trans-Sumatra Road connecting North Tapanuli District with Central Tapanuli District and Sibolga City in North Sumatra," Hutama Karya field executor Welliham Sinaga said here on Friday.

He said two road sections are currently under repair to restore the route, which spans t...