Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Ahead of the triathlon competition kicking off as part of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games 2026, local transportation authorities have formally announced temporary traffic restrictions along a key coastal corridor in the capital’s eastern district.
The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) confirmed Monday, August 3, that the entire stretch of Santo Domingo Este Malecón, officially known as Avenida España, will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic for 11 hours on the day of the event. The shutdown is set to begin at 3:00 a.m. and will remain in place until 2:00 p.m., giving event organizers time to set up race infrastructure before the competition and clear the course for regular use once the triathlon concludes.
In an official statement, Intrant has urged all drivers who typically travel along the corridor to adjust their travel plans in advance to prevent unexpected delays and congestion at nearby access points. To help commuters and commercial vehicles reroute smoothly, the agency has identified three primary alternate routes: Las Américas Avenue, Estados Unidos Avenue, and Mirador del Este Avenue, all of which are designed to accommodate increased traffic volume during the closure.
To further assist road users, Intrant confirmed that all details of the temporary closure have already been updated and integrated into the popular Waze real-time navigation application, allowing app users to automatically receive rerouting suggestions when planning trips through the affected area. Additionally, uniformed traffic officers have been deployed to key intersections and diversion points along the restricted zone. These personnel will be on site throughout the closure to manually direct vehicle flow, respond to unexpected congestion issues, and uphold overall traffic safety for both race participants and road users during the event.