DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Public Works, acting through the RD Vial Trust, has officially launched the bidding process for the design and construction of a new overpass at Kilometer 28 of the Duarte Highway.

The project is designed to eliminate one of the most notorious traffic bottlenecks at the entrance to Santo Domingo, providing a long-awaited solution for thousands of commuters and commercial drivers traveling to and from the municipality of Pedro Brand.

The initiative is more than just a bridge; it is a comprehensive structural intervention. According to the MOPC, the project will integrate several key features to streamline movement:• Removal of traffic lights: The plan includes the elimination of two major traffic signals currently causing significant delays in Pedro Brand.• Traffic segregation: New side roads (marginales) and expanded lanes will separate local...