Authorities in Santo Domingo have announced a scheduled temporary closure of the floating bridge spanning the Ozama River this Saturday, February 7th. The vital transportation link will be inaccessible to vehicular traffic between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to facilitate the safe passage of the vessel Tug Anzu.
The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) issued the advisory, clarifying that the maritime operation necessitates the brief suspension of bridge services. The Tug Anzu is scheduled to depart from the Joseph Industrial Development Corp. shipyard during this two-hour window, requiring unimpeded access through the waterway.
This floating structure serves as a crucial connector between the National District and the Villa Duarte sector in Santo Domingo Este. To minimize disruption, the MOPC has designated alternative routes for motorists. Drivers are strongly encouraged to utilize the Matías Ramón Mella and Juan Pablo Duarte bridges as detours during the closure period. The ministry emphasizes that this is a pre-planned, short-term operational necessity to accommodate maritime traffic.