The Dominican Electricity Transmission Company (ETED) has announced a significant planned power interruption affecting key areas of Santo Domingo Este and Boca Chica this Tuesday. The eight-hour outage, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will impact critical infrastructure including Las Américas International Airport (AILA) and multiple energy substations serving the eastern Santo Domingo region.
This necessary interruption facilitates essential maintenance work on the 69 kV Boca Chica–Mega Puerto transmission line. The project was formally requested by the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) to enable continued progress on the Ecological Avenue construction project in Santo Domingo Este, representing a coordinated effort between energy and public works authorities.
Affected substations during the outage period include: Multimodal Caucedo, Parque Cibernético, La Caleta, Las Américas International Airport, Cartones del Caribe, and Zona Franca Las Américas. These facilities will temporarily cease operations to allow for safe execution of the maintenance procedures.
ETED officials emphasized that all work will be conducted under rigorous technical and safety protocols designed to protect both personnel and electrical infrastructure. The company has committed to implementing measures that ensure both the safety of the maintenance teams and the prompt restoration of services once work is completed.
Both ETED and MOPC expressed appreciation for the understanding of affected residents and businesses, noting that these temporary inconveniences will ultimately contribute to enhanced road transportation networks and improved electrical infrastructure reliability throughout the region.