President Danilo Medina posed for the start of operations of Line 2B of the Metro that now connects eastern and western Santo Domingo. An estimated 150,000 persons will use the line daily for one-way fares of RD$20. In eastern Santo Domingo, the Metro will now be accessible to residents in the populous areas of Los Trinitarios, Los Mina, Los Billeteros, Cancino, Las Palmas de Alma Rosa, Katanga.
The 3.6 km extension to Line 2 includes four stations. These are: Ercilia Pepín, Trina de Moya, Rosa Duarte, Concepción Bona. The extension crosses over Ozama River and continues along the San Vicente de Paul Avenue until it reaches the Carretera Mella. The line also connects to the Santo Domingo Skylift that was put into operation on 28 May 2018.
The government announced that next is the construction of the second skylift line in the western Santo Domingo with stations in Los Alcarrizos, Pantoja, Avenida Monumental, entrance to Manoguayabo ending in Av. John F. Kennedy.
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Presidencia
Presidencia
9 August 2018
