SANTO DOMINGO - The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) inaugurated yesterday the reconstruction of road infrastructure in Las Terrenas, with an investment of over 48 million pesos, with the aim of strengthening this tourist destination.
The project consists of the reconstruction of six road axes with a total length of 2.38 kilometers, with a variable width; divided into four zones within the municipality of Las Terrenas, in the area of Abra Grande, La Playa, El Centro and Pueblo de los Pescadores.
Tourism Minister David Collado said the project reaffirms his commitment to continue promoting and improving Samaná as a tourist destination.
"These interventions were a long-standing demand of the residents of Las Terrenas, but they are also a contribution to continue strengthening this impressive and paradisiacal destination in Samaná," Collado stated.
The scope of the works includes the recovery of the road structure, placement of asphalt surface layer, construction of 900 square meters of sidewalk and 1,200 linear meters of concrete curbs.
Also, 4,000 linear meters of ditch for the correct flow of water; in addition, creation of a rainwater drainage system and horizontal and vertical signage, road cleaning.
The work was carried out by the Executive Committee for Infrastructure in Tourist Zones (CEIZTUR), for a total amount of RD$48,283,610.20
Details of interventions
Abra Grande entrance street – Emilio Prud'Homme, consists of the reconstruction of a connecting axis between the 27 de Febrero main road of the area; with a length of 234.00 linear meters and a width of 6.00 meters.
Loma Francoise, a connecting axis from Salomé Ureña Street, with a length of 230.00 linear meters and a width of 5.50 meters.
Hispaniola Street and Italia Street comprise three road axes. The main axis, called Hispaniola, is 274 linear meters long and 5.00 meters wide, while Italia Street connects Francisco Caamaño Deñó Street to the surrounding communities, with a length of 250 linear meters and a width of 5.00 meters.
The streets of Coson Viejo were also intervened. It consists of the reconstruction of a road axis, with a length of 348 linear meters and a width of 6.00 meters, according to a note from Mitur.
In the area of the Fishermen's Village, the streets Antonio el Español and Del Brache, with a length of 337.0 linear meters and a width of 5.00 meters and 680 linear meters and a width of 4.50 meters, respectively.
Another route is Colibrí Street, which comprises five road axes. The main axis is called Maricó Avenue, with a length of 648 linear meters. All have an average width of 4.50 meters.
