A new traffic rule has officially taken effect in Santo Domingo, banning left turns from John F. Kennedy Avenue onto Núñez de Cáceres Avenue. The change, which was implemented on Sunday, 14 September, is part of the “RD se Mueve” (Dominican Republic Moves) plan led by the Institute of Transit (Intrant). The goal is to ease congestion at one of the city’s busiest intersections.
Traffic agents were on site early Sunday morning to help direct confused drivers, many of whom were reportedly caught off guard by the new restrictions.
The new rule eliminates left turns from JFK Avenue onto Núñez de Cáceres in both directions (east to south and west to north). The traffic light cycle has also been shortened from four phases to three. Large traffic cones were placed to block off the lanes that previously allowed the turns.
For drivers who need to make the turn from eastbound JFK to southbound Núñez de Cáceres, an alternate route has been established:
• Turn onto Primera Street
• Make a left onto Margarita Street
• Continue on Gardenia Street to merge back onto southbound Núñez de Cáceres, crossing JFK Avenue.
Officials are urging drivers to pay close attention to the new signage and plan their commutes accordingly to avoid delays. These changes are part of a larger initiative to improve traffic flow in Santo Domingo, particularly during rush hour, and more restrictions may be implemented in other high-traffic areas in the future.
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El Nacional
16 September 2025