Transit of ships will be banned during daylight hours as of the opening of a floating bridge across Ozama River. The new floating bridge near the Port of Don Diego will enter into operation at the end of this month. It has capacity for six lanes and will contribute to decongestion traffic along the avenue. Once it is in operation, two of the four lanes of the Duarte Bridge will be alternatively closed to allow for major repairs. The floating bridge will be in service for the nine months time the bridge repairs will take, according to a report in El Caribe newspaper. The floating bridge can handle all kinds of cargo, even that of heavy trucks.
