Work is advancing on the completion of the first stage of the Arroyo Barril Airport in Samaná. The Oficina de Ingenieros Supervisores de Obras del Estado, the office of the Presidency that supervises government constructions announced that the works could be finished by 5 August if the weather allows. Work is advanced on the extension of the runway from 1,160 lineal meters to 1,300 meters. Engineer Ernesto Musa said that the runway can accommodate small airplanes with capacity for 70 to 80 passengers. The airport is said to be just perfect for Samana, which at the moment has a large number of small hotels. In a second phase, the runway is planned to be extended to 3,000 meters.
