Authorities launch operation to remove illegal structures along Duarte Highway

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Works, through the Military and Police Commission (Comipol) and the Road Safety Support Commission (Codevial), launched an operation to dismantle and demolish commercial structures illegally occupying the right-of-way along the Duarte Highway.

Authorities said the actions are being carried out under Law No. 1474-34 on Public Roads, following legal notifications and the expiration of deadlines granted to property owners to voluntarily regularize the structures.

In the case of Plaza One, located at kilometer 17 in Los Alcarrizos, authorities said a previous agreement had temporarily halted legal action after the owners committed to partially dismantling the structure.

However, officials reported that the owners allegedly used the recent long weekend to bring in construction workers and carry out new structural improvements, violating the agreement.

The operation also included the demolition of the perimeter walls of Plaza Yanzi in Villa Altagracia and Plaza Turey in San José del Puerto, Monseñor Nouel, as well as an intervention at Plaza del Chivo in Sabana del Puerto.

Codevial emphasized that protecting the highway’s right-of-way is essential to road safety and urged businesses and residents to comply with regulations and avoid construction on public spaces.