Punta Cana traffic jams now last up to an hour, Senator says

The legislator explained that trips from Punta Cana International Airport to nearby hotels, which previously took around 10 minutes, can now take up to 40 minutes or even an hour during peak traffic periods. He also noted that the private sector was forced to finance the construction of an overpass because traffic congestion had become unmanageable, even in the region’s main tourist zones.

Duluc backed recent comments made by tourism businessman Frank Rainieri regarding infrastructure and traffic problems in the area, saying the concerns are legitimate and reflect reality. He stressed that the issue goes beyond La Altagracia province and should be viewed as a national problem linked to poor urban planning and the rapid growth of the country’s tourism hub.