It includes maintenance, beautification and sustainability on the country's highways.
SANTO DOMINGO . The RD Vial Trust , in coordination with the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) , announced that it launched the national program “Clean Roads” , an initiative that seeks to raise the standards of safety, functionality and aesthetics on the country's main roads.
This program's central focus is not only keeping roads free of solid waste , but also restoring the road environment, optimizing safety , and actively contributing to environmental preservation , according to a press release.
Technology at the service of road maintenance
The "Clean Roads" program includes the implementation of automated sweeping and state-of-the-art specialized machinery for the efficient cleaning of the affected road sections . These actions will be rolled out progressively along strategic corridors such as the Duarte Highway, Las Américas Highway, November 6th Highway, the Santo Domingo ring road, the Santiago ring road , and the recently inaugurated Baní ring road , among others.
This equipment will allow for faster and safer workdays , with minimal exposure of operating personnel, while reducing emissions of dust and polluting particles, as well as extending the useful life of the tracks .
Sideline intervention: safety, order and prevention
The plan includes a comprehensive roadside improvement component encompassing brush clearing technical shrub pruning ditch cleaning slope stabilization , and the removal of illegal dumpsites . These interventions significantly improve road visibility flood prevention , and create a tidy environment that enhances the travel experience.
A modern vision of road management
In presenting the initiative, RD Vial's CEO, Hostos Rizik Lugo , stated that "Clean Roads" represents "a firm step towards more modern, efficient, and sustainable road management. This transformation not only beautifies our highways but also improves safety, enhances the quality of the environment, and fosters a civic culture of respect and care for public spaces."
With this program, RD Vial and the MOPC reinforce their commitment to a cleaner, safer and greener road network , in line with the principles of innovation, sustainability and development that guide the transformation of the country's infrastructure system.
