Isabel Aguiar overpass to open Wednesday, improving traffic in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The Isabel Aguiar overpass, built at the intersection with 27 de Febrero, is set to open this Wednesday, October 8, after 18 months of construction. The project, supervised by Minister of Public Works Eduardo Estrella, cost over 2 billion pesos and aims to ease traffic congestion in the Pintura zone, allowing 70,000 vehicles daily to circulate along the 480-meter route from Pintura to Plaza de la Bandera.

Estrella highlighted that the overpass will be complemented by a trench at Plaza de la Bandera, expected to be completed by mid-2026, providing a long-term solution to chronic traffic problems. The construction was funded through the Aerodom contract, with emphasis on timely payments and efficient project execution.

The overpass features five lanes—three east-west and two west-east—built with reinforced concrete, New Jersey-type walls, and post-tensioned beam bridges, allowing vehicles to travel at 50 km/h without traffic lights. The project is expected to reduce travel times between Santo Domingo Oeste, the south, and the National District by up to 40%, while providing direct connections to the 6 de Noviembre Highway and the 27 de Febrero Extension.