The Ministry of Public Works has announced the increase of the four tolls on the highways connecting Santo Domingo with the rest of the country, but did not set a date. The new fares will be increased from RD$30 to RD$100, says Minister of Public Works Gonzalo Castillo. Vehicles will need to pay RD$50 in each direction. The highways with toll increases are Las Americas, Duarte, 6 de Noviembre and Carretera Sanchez, as reported in Diario Libre today, Friday 7 March. Minister of Public Works Gonzalo Castillo made the announcement on the Amanece 23 TV show on Channel 23.
The Ministry of Public Works controls the toll booths that were privatized during the Leonel Fernandez administration.