Evaluation of the Suitability of Cable Dug Manhole Restoration to Road Conditions in Bandung City

The development of passive telecommunications infrastructure (IPT) plays an important role in supporting digital transformation and urban spatial planning. However, in Bandung City, underground cable excavation works as part of IPT development not only cause traffic disruption during implementation but also frequently degrade road pavement quality due to restoration processes that do not comply with technical standards. This study aims to evaluate the level of conformity of cable excavation manhole restoration in Bandung City with road construction regulations. The evaluation employs a conformance-based approach using a scoring technique applied to six technical indicators: the gap between the cover and frame, the presence of utility identification, the condition of the cover material, surface depressions or protrusions, surface uniformity, and elevation relative to the roadway. A total of 82 manhole locations across 16 road segments were observed to assess field restoration conditions. The results indicate that 84,14% of the locations fall into the “fair” category, 10,98% into the “poor” category, and only 4,88% meet the “good” category. These findings suggest that most post-excavation road restorations have not met the required technical standards, particularly with respect to surface evenness and utility identification. Such conditions affect safety risk levels and pavement performance. Therefore, consistent supervision and improvements in restoration quality are required to ensure that IPT development aligns with the principles of safety and sustainability of road infrastructure.