TRENGGALEK – Residents in Watulimo District, Trenggalek, have complained about severe road damage along the route connecting Sawahan Village and Dukuh Village. The damaged village road has disrupted daily transportation and raised safety concerns, especially for motorcycle riders.

Large potholes, cracked asphalt, and eroded road surfaces now cover several sections of the route. Many residents say the condition has continued for a long time without proper repairs from local authorities.

Heri, a local resident, said the damaged road has become one of the biggest concerns for villagers because it affects mobility and daily economic activities.

“The road has been damaged for a long time, but repairs only happen in a few small sections,” Heri said.

He pointed to an area near a local reservoir where workers previously installed paving blocks. However, many parts of the road beyond that section remain heavily damaged.

“Near the reservoir, they already paved part of the road. But after that area, many sections are still damaged again,” he explained.

Field observations also showed that only several points along the road received repairs. Some residents previously carried out self-funded concrete patchwork to improve access temporarily. However, the damaged surface quickly deteriorated again.

“Residents repaired several sections independently before, but the road became damaged again afterward,” Heri added.

The road serves as an important access route for villagers in Watulimo District. Residents use the route every day for work, school, transportation, and economic activities.

Motorcyclists face the greatest risk because they must maneuver carefully around potholes and cracked surfaces. During rainy weather, some damaged sections become even more dangerous because water covers the holes.

Residents now urge the Trenggalek regency administration to prioritize permanent infrastructure repairs instead of partial improvements. They believe proper road rehabilitation would improve public safety and support local economic activity.

“We hope the government repairs the road soon so residents can travel more safely and comfortably,” Heri said.

The complaints add to broader concerns about infrastructure conditions in several rural areas across Trenggalek Regency, where damaged village roads continue affecting community access and transportation.