MOPC announces nighttime closures on Las Américas Highway

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced nighttime traffic restrictions on the Las Américas highway this Wednesday and Thursday for the installation of three beams on the pedestrian bridge at kilometer 12.

Starting at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, a partial closure will affect the service road between Manolo Tavárez Justo and Máximo Gómez streets. The restriction will remain in place until 6:00 a.m. Thursday.

A second closure will take place from 10:00 p.m. Thursday until 6:00 a.m. Friday, while two additional beams are installed. During this period, traffic will be diverted to the service road on the north side of the highway, which connects Santo Domingo with the eastern region and Las Américas International Airport.

MOPC technical personnel will coordinate the operation with the National Institute of Land Transit (Intrant), Digesett, the Military and Police Commission, and the companies responsible for contracting and supervising the project.

The ministry said the work is intended to improve the reliability of the road infrastructure and provide safer, more dependable travel for motorists.