Work to eliminate so-called "ghost crossings" will begin in November.
SANTO DOMINGO. -The Minister of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), Eduardo Estrella, announced that the Government will begin construction next year of an overpass at kilometer 28 of the Duarte highway, to further improve traffic flow on this important road in the country.
He also reported that an overpass at the entrance to La Victoria, in Villa Mella.
While stating that the current government administration is working to improve traffic flow and connectivity between provinces, he also referred to the República de Colombia avenue, explaining that the work continues according to the construction schedule, with funds coming from the renegotiation of the AERODOM contract.
"This project includes widening the lanes, rehabilitating sidewalks and curbs, and improving stormwater drainage, with the purpose of optimizing road connectivity in the north of Greater Santo Domingo," a press release states.
Ghost crosses
Estrella specified that work will begin in November on the Duarte Highway to eliminate so-called "ghost intersections"—informal turning points that pose a high risk of accidents. Modern U-turns and overpasses will be built in their place, increasing safety and reducing accidents on the road .
Relevant projects
Among the most relevant projects currently being implemented by the Government, the Minister of Public Works cites the bypasses of San Francisco de Macorís (currently in the paving phase), Moca, Navarrete and La Otra Banda, in the province of La Altagracia, works that seek to reduce urban congestion.
The San Francisco bypass, with an approximate length of 9.85 kilometers, two lanes of 3.5 meters wide each, six bridges and two traffic interchanges, will benefit users traveling between that area, Nagua, Samaná and the Duarte highway, avoiding passing through the urban center.
Estrella also highlighted that the construction of the new entrance to Samaná is progressing well.
