Exponentially aggravate
In the Bavaro and Punta Cana areas it is chaos as usual like most of the country. One has to drive or manage as safely and as best he/she can, needing eyes positioned to view 360? at same time. There is less moto traffic compared to Higuey or SDGO to risk. However, the poor driving habits of those who do travel the local roads in all other types of transport still pose a danger to themselves and the rest of us. PJT usually stays put at home or near home during the holidays being mindful the domestic "transients" from the cities infiltrate the tourist zone to get beach time, entertainment times, and whatever. Their numbers in the zone exponentially aggravate an already risky road safety environment. This growth in numbers suggests it is a result of the expansion, attractions, and prosperity of tourist zone to include the easier and quick access to the area from the cities because of autopista. While transit on the autopista is fluid the influx of vehicles have jammed the narrow roads leading from Veron to EL Cortecito and Veron to the Blvd del Este. The planners of area probably never expected the explosive growth and did not factor in wider streets. Yes, it has gotten crazier and now we have tumult.
Enjoy the holidays but don't leave home if you do not have to.
Regards,
PJT