Starting this Tuesday, the Mayor’s Office of the National District in the Dominican Republic will break ground on a comprehensive renovation of Santo Domingo’s iconic 27 de Febrero Boulevard, an initiative designed to reimagine the busy thoroughfare as a secure, accessible, pedestrian-first urban corridor. The multi-year infrastructure project, which is scheduled for full completion by August 2027, will establish an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway connecting two of the city’s major arteries: Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln avenues.
A core priority of the renovation work is removing existing barriers to pedestrian movement. Crews will clear blocked boulevard entrances, take down oversized advertising screens, and demolish unused recreational structures that currently impede foot traffic. Beyond clearing space, the upgrade will introduce a range of new amenities designed to improve the public experience: wider, reconstructed sidewalks, new bench seating, shaded resting areas, additional waste receptacles, decorative ornamental lighting, and enhanced green landscaping throughout the corridor.
The project also addresses critical structural and safety improvements for the existing tunnel along the boulevard. Engineering teams will apply a new waterproof coating to the tunnel’s upper slab and reduce unnecessary structural loads to reinforce long-term structural integrity. Additionally, the tunnel will get upgraded ventilation systems and reconfigured evacuation routes to meet modern emergency safety standards. All construction work will follow technical evaluations and formal approval from the Dominican Ministry of Public Works to guarantee full compliance with national structural and safety regulations.
The 27 de Febrero Boulevard overhaul is part of a broader commitment by Mayor Carolina Mejía’s administration to reclaim underused public spaces for the benefit of Santo Domingo residents. To date, the mayor’s office has completed renovations on approximately 220 parks and public plazas across the city, marking consistent progress in the city’s ongoing urban revitalization efforts.