SANTO DOMINGO – President Luis Abinader is set to officially inaugurate Line 2C of the Santo Domingo Metro this Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., marking the completion of a multi-year infrastructure project that promises to revolutionize urban mobility for residents of Los Alcarrizos and adjacent neighborhoods.
The newly constructed 7.3-kilometer extension represents a significant advancement in public transportation infrastructure, strategically connecting Kilometer 9 of the Duarte Highway at María Montez station to the entrance of Los Alcarrizos. The project features five modern stations, an engineered tunnel, and seamless integration with the Los Alcarrizos cable car system, creating a comprehensive intermodal transportation network for the western region of Greater Santo Domingo.
According to official statements from the Government’s Transportation Cabinet, the metro line will commence public operations beginning Wednesday, February 25, with complimentary service offered through the Easter period. This introductory free service aims to encourage public adoption and familiarize residents with the new transportation option.
The rail service will utilize advanced train models comparable to those operating on Line 1, incorporating contemporary technological features specifically designed to optimize passenger safety, operational efficiency, travel velocity, and overall commuter comfort. Transportation authorities project that the initial phase of this infrastructure development will directly benefit over one million residents across multiple sectors of Santo Domingo Oeste.
This metropolitan rail extension is anticipated to produce substantial socioeconomic impacts, including dramatically reduced daily commute times and decreased transportation expenditures for residents. The enhanced connectivity provides more rapid and secure access routes to the National District and various other zones within the capital region, addressing long-standing mobility challenges in the western metropolitan area.