Expect bottlenecks on peak hours when crossing East-West or West-East the Ozama River that divides the city of Santo Domingo as of October. The government has announced Duarte Bridge will be closed down for the second phase of repairs. Repair works have been completed in an estimated 60%, according to Daniel Gómez, in charge of the project. Built in 1955, the Duarte Bridge is the oldest bridge over the river and is undergoing major repairs. A parallel bridge will be built as part of the government plan to improve the entrance to Santo Domingo from the East (including the Las Americas International Airport). The government is spending US$20 million on the repairs, that include 27 kilometers of cable wiring.
