Santo Domingo.- The Espaillat family reported that, despite there not yet being a final ruling, they have so far compensated 70% of the people affected by the collapse at the Jet Set nightclub, and maintains support and accompaniment programs for children who were orphaned, through the Raíces de Esperanza Foundation. Through a statement, siblings Antonio […]
Las Calderas, Peravia. – The Dominican Republic Navy celebrated on Saturday, January 17th, the graduation ceremony of 272 midshipmen of both genders, trained at the Naval Training Center, after successfully completing the instruction program that began in July of last year. The event took place at the Las Calderas Naval Base, recognized as the cradle […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Police, through the Investigation Division (DICRIM) of Constanza, in coordination with the Public Ministry, is investigating the death of a couple who were shot by unknown individuals early in the morning of this Sunday, January 18, in the municipal district of Tireo, Constanza, province La Vega. The event occurred in the […]
Santo Domingo, R.D.– The Duarte Institute began this Sunday the commemorative activities for the 213th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte with the realization of the traditional “Cavalcade for the Homeland”, an event that brought together hundreds of citizens and visitors in the Colonial City to pay tribute to the Father of the […]
Santo Domingo.- The Jet Set Justice Movement called on citizens to participate in the "March for Justice", a mobilization that will take place on Sunday, January 25 in the city of Santo Domingo. The activity is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM, with the meeting point being the Juan Bosch metro station, located on 27 […]
Santiago.– The Águilas Cibaeñas team called the decision by the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) to annul the game they won last Friday against the Toros del Este surprising and disproportionate, after the latter team requested the confiscation of the game alleging a supposed violation of the limit of imported players allowed on the roster. […]
Santo Domingo. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, guaranteed that the Dominican Republic will have all sports facilities ready “100%” before the inauguration of the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, assuring that the country is working with record time and with a planning that avoids last-minute improvisations. During the balance offered […]
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The music streaming company Spotify announced an increase in the cost of its Premium subscriptions for the United States, effective from February 2026, which will directly impact millions of platform users. The adjustment covers the Individual, Duo, Family, and Student plans, and subscribers were notified through official channels. This move, announced on the company's press portal, […]
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Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is promoting the development of road infrastructure and toll system with innovative projects and cutting-edge technology, consolidating its regional leadership in connectivity and road safety.
This progress is based on the efficient management of resources from the toll system and a comprehensive modernization plan. This was stated by Hostos José Rizik Lugo, general director of RDVIAL, during his participation in the Business Forums 2025: Governmental Management, Challenges, Objectives and Goals, organized by Gala Media Group.
Rizik Lugo explained that the RDVIAL trust, created in 2013, has been key to managing the income from the country's 17 toll booths in an agile and transparent manner. These resources finance the construction of new roads and the maintenance of the existing network, optimizing road connectivity nationwide.
Iconic road infrastructure projects under construction
Among the most relevant works delivered or under construction are:
Azua Ring Road.
Sections one and two of the Ecological Avenue, plus section three under construction that will connect with Las Américas.
Baní Ring Road, which is scheduled to open on August 12.
Navarrete and San Francisco de Macorís Ring Roads.
Barahona-Enriquillo and Enriquillo-Pedernales highways, vital for connecting the deep south with the Cabo Rojo tourism project.
Expansion and intervention of the Duarte Highway, a long-term project under execution for several years.
An important milestone is the completion of the southern circuit, which will allow travel from Plaza de la Bandera to Barahona in 174 kilometers without traffic lights, a shorter distance than that from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana.
Maintenance and modernization of the road network
In addition to building new roads, the government is developing a comprehensive maintenance plan based on four pillars:
Asphalt quality: pothole repair and preventive maintenance.
Modern signage: placement of innovative vertical and horizontal signage.
Road lighting: installation of lighting systems from toll booths to critical areas and town accesses.
Road cleaning: the Clean Roads program will eliminate improvised landfills and weeds, starting with the Las Américas Highway, the 9 de Noviembre and the Duarte Highway.
Technological Innovation in Tolls
The Paso Rápido toll system is undergoing a renovation with new reading antennas and universal devices installed in all lanes, including those for cash payment. Currently, 54% of the collections come from Paso Rápido, supported by a national campaign that encourages its adoption.
In addition, cybersecurity measures have been incorporated, such as verification codes to log in and top up with a credit card, protecting users' data against potential cyberattacks. In the medium term, the country is preparing to migrate to a barrier-free toll system, similar to that of developed nations.
Santo Domingo.- The Espaillat family reported that, despite there not yet being a final ruling, they have so far compensated 70% of the people affected by the collapse at the Jet Set nightclub, and maintains support and accompaniment programs for children who were orphaned, through the Raíces de Esperanza Foundation. Through a statement, siblings Antonio […]
Las Calderas, Peravia. – The Dominican Republic Navy celebrated on Saturday, January 17th, the graduation ceremony of 272 midshipmen of both genders, trained at the Naval Training Center, after successfully completing the instruction program that began in July of last year. The event took place at the Las Calderas Naval Base, recognized as the cradle […]
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Santo Domingo, R.D.– The Duarte Institute began this Sunday the commemorative activities for the 213th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte with the realization of the traditional “Cavalcade for the Homeland”, an event that brought together hundreds of citizens and visitors in the Colonial City to pay tribute to the Father of the […]
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China.- A new scientific study has sparked debate by suggesting that the long-term preference for everyday foods such as whole wheat pasta and cream cheese could be associated with a higher probability of autism, while the consumption of bananas would show an inverse relationship. The research was conducted by scientists from the Qilu Hospital of […]
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