It didn’t happen quickly, but on Saturday, 16 October, a causeway was restored over the Chavon River, thereby easing the traffic problems in the eastern area of the DR. The bridge over the Chavon collapsed one month ago under the force of the excess waters delivered by Hurricane Jeanne. The restoration of the bridge enables those arriving by way of the La Romana International Airport to travel easily to the Bayahibe or Punta Cana areas. Previously, a detour road had to be used or a ferry taken to cross.