Major sector of Puerto Plata highway nearly ready
Contractors for the Santiago to Puerto Plata highway expansion (via Navarrete) have said that they expect to finish paving the stretch of roadway between Maimón and the city of Puerto Plata by August 2019. The new road stretch connects Amber Cove Cruise Ship Port to the city of Puerto Plata.
Public Works Minister Gonzalo Castillo expects this section of the expansion of the Santiago to Puerto Plata road to be inaugurated by 16 August, marking the start of the last year of the present term of President Danilo Medina. Heavy equipment can be seen along the stretch of road, working hard to ready the area for paving.
The improvement of the Navarrete-Puerto Plata highway, together with the Luperón Tourist Highway, between Santiago and La Gran Parada are two of the most demanded public works by the communities involved. Right now, about 70% of the work has been done on the Navarrete-Puerto Plata road, with difficulties encountered at critical points. Arrears in contractor payments by the government are said to have caused delays.
Work on the Santiago-Gran Parada highway, known as the “Tourist Highway” because of its stunning vistas, is said to be 75% complete. This was the first road between the two cities and dates back to the early 20th century.
Source: DR1, Elcaribe
June 3, 2019
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