Sikka Prepares Kaliwajo Road to the Ende Border

Maumere — Sikka Regent Juventus Prima Yoris Kago said the Simpang Kaliwajo–Woloara road to the Ende border is ready to be built after a public socialisation in Mesabewa village, Paga, on Friday, 13 November 2026.

The Inpres Jalan Daerah (IJD), or Presidential Regional Road Instruction, project is planned in stages over 4 kilometres, according to TribunFlores. The route is intended to connect the Sikka districts of Paga, Mego and Tanawawo with the Ende border.

The socialisation was attended by Sikka Regent Juventus Prima Yoris Kago, Sikka Regional Secretary Margaretha Movaldes Da Maga Bapa, the National Road Implementation Task Force for NTT Region IV, and other local officials. Residents of Mesabewa discussed the road’s widening and possible effects on homes, steps and traditional graves.

Why the road matters to Flores readers

The route is an important access link for communities in Paga, Mego and Tanawawo, where poor road conditions have been a long-running complaint. TribunFlores reported that the road is expected to improve movement between the three districts and the Ende border.

A related report said the section from Kaliwajo to Woloara would be built over 4 kilometres. A contractor separately described an initial work section of 1,5 kilometres, with a 4,5-metre carriageway, one-metre shoulders on each side and total width of 6,5 metres. The report said the asphalt would be 6 cm thick.

The contractor said construction was targeted for completion by 31 December 2026, while noting that additional time could be allowed if needed. The work is also expected to employ residents of Mesabewa, subject to readiness and skills.

Sources

• TribunFlores — regional news report
• rri.co.id