The Punta Cana road, extending 45 km / 29 miles from Higuey to Punta Cana, is a mess of potholes as of this date. Even the most experienced of drivers of the region dread having to use the road. Public works has made some attempts to repair some areas. It is too little too late. PJT traveled this road this evening experiencing a trip that took him 65 min from Higuey to P.C., when it normally takes 30-40 min. Reason: AMET ( police ) directing traffic and public works doing repairs after 7pm in the dark. The traffic in the opposite direction was tied up for miles. A long ride home for the resort workers this end of day.
Best to let a seasoned driver do the driving from P.C. Traveling from PUJ to SDO, one can take a taxi $US 125 / up to 5 persons, bus $RD 270-300 pp, or air $US 99 pp. Surface transit time would be about 3 hours depending on road and traffic conditions.
Regards,
PJT