The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) has inaugurated a series of strategic infrastructure enhancements on the Duarte Highway, designed to optimize traffic management and enhance passenger safety during the upcoming holiday season. This comprehensive initiative represents a significant phase in the ongoing modernization of the nation’s crucial transportation network.
Key improvements include the activation of a newly constructed operational U-turn at kilometer 110 adjacent to El Pino, alongside the completion of a six-lane expansion of the recently rebuilt Río Verde bridge. Both critical projects are situated within La Vega province, a high-traffic corridor.
In a related development, the Ministry confirmed the imminent commissioning of an additional return lane at kilometer 25 on the same highway, a site previously occupied by a toll plaza. These targeted interventions are integral components of the larger Duarte Highway expansion program, reflecting a concerted government effort to address chronic congestion points.
Official statements from the MOPC emphasize that the overarching objective of these engineering projects is to contemporize the highway’s structural integrity, bolster road safety protocols, and ultimately deliver a more streamlined, secure, and dependable journey for the multitude of motorists and commuters anticipated during peak travel periods. The upgrades are expected to significantly mitigate accident risks and improve fluidity on this essential artery.