Santo Domingo – In a significant infrastructure upgrade, the Dominican Republic is deploying state-of-the-art solar LED technology to illuminate critical highways in its southern region. This initiative, a core component of the National Road Lighting Plan administered by the RD Vial Trust, targets high-risk corridors historically plagued by poor visibility. The primary objectives are to drastically reduce nighttime traffic accidents and create safer, more efficient driving conditions on these vital national routes.
Crews are currently executing the ambitious project across multiple segments of Highway 6 de Noviembre, a principal southern access route. The first phase (Section I) encompasses a 12-kilometer stretch from the Abanico de Herrera Bridge to Najayo, with lighting installed for both travel directions. The subsequent phase (Section II) adds another 14 kilometers of fully illuminated roadway. Upon completion, this effort will have outfitted 26 kilometers of highway with an estimated 680 solar-powered LED lamps, marking a transformative improvement in visibility and safety.
Furthermore, the lighting plan extends to the recently inaugurated Baní Ring Road, a corridor of strategic importance. Here, approximately 360 solar LED lamps will be installed along 13 kilometers. Combined, these interventions in the southern region will illuminate more than 39 kilometers of road infrastructure with over 1,000 sustainable light units. This large-scale project underscores RD Vial’s dedication to implementing eco-friendly, energy-efficient solutions that bolster public safety and promote efficient nationwide mobility.