Santo Domingo authorities have initiated the removal of recently installed speed reduction infrastructure along the Malecón waterfront thoroughfare following widespread public condemnation. The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) commenced demolition operations Thursday night in response to mounting criticism from motorists who deemed the traffic calming structure hazardous and inadequately marked.
The decisive action came after social media platforms were flooded with viral videos capturing vehicles becoming airborne while attempting to traverse the elevated ramps, highlighting fundamental design flaws in the installation. The visual evidence sparked intense public debate regarding urban planning safety protocols and infrastructure implementation standards.
Joel Genao, Director of Transit and Roads at Intrant, provided technical details regarding the remediation efforts, explaining that construction teams are working overnight to substantially reduce the ramp gradient from the original 13.5% incline to a more manageable 7% slope. This engineering modification will enable vehicles with low ground clearance to navigate the traffic calming measure without mechanical damage or safety compromises.
Genao extended an invitation to media representatives to inspect the finalized signage configuration and evaluate the progress of structural modifications in the coming days. The official simultaneously addressed what he characterized as inaccurate reporting, asserting that 17 warning signs had been properly installed despite media claims to the contrary. He emphasized that disseminating unverified information regarding traffic safety infrastructure could potentially endanger lives by creating public confusion.