Santo Domingo.- The threat of a bomb allegedly placed on a Copa airline plane, which turned out to be false, caused the "momentary" paralysis of the main Dominican airport this Tuesday and the diversion of two flights to the cities of Santiago (north) and Punta Cana (east), sources from the terminal reported. The situation occurred […]
La Romana, R.D.– A man died on Tuesday afternoon after being involved in a traffic accident at the entrance to the Villa Verde Free Zone, near the El Jaguar hotel, after the scooter he was driving hit an electricity pole. The victim was identified as Darío Mejía Pinales, who died as a result of the […]
Santo Domingo. – The National Confederation of Unified Transportation (CNTU) announced the launch of a night transport service in the Kennedy Corridor, with the aim of improving urban mobility and providing a safe and affordable alternative to thousands of workers. They also seek to reduce traffic congestion for those who travel during the night and […]
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader appointed Nelson Arroyo as the new Director General of Customs, through Decree No. 3-26, as part of the recent changes made in the government to strengthen strategic areas of the State. Arroyo served during the period 2020–2024 as president of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel), […]
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, appointed Eduardo “Yayo” Sanz Lovatón as the new Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes, through Decree No. 3-26, as part of a reconfiguration of the government aimed at strengthening key areas of national economic development. Sanz Lovatón served as General Director of Customs from August 2020, […]
Sports Writing (EFE).– British cyclist Simon Yates, member of the Visma | Lease a Bike team, announced this Tuesday his retirement from professional cycling at the age of 33, ending a successful career in which he conquered the Giro d'Italia 2025 and the Vuelta a España 2018, among other important achievements. You may be interested […]
Santiago Rodríguez.- The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, begins the year 2026 working from this province, where he announced the complete renovation of its sports pavilion, which has already exhausted its useful life of more than 20 years and presents an advanced state of deterioration and leaks in times of rain. You may be interested:Alberto […]
Sports Writing (EFE).- The capture of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas during a United States military operation provoked, since January 3, a wave of reactions in the international sports arena, with pronouncements from athletes of different disciplines and nationalities, as well as direct consequences on the Venezuelan sports calendar. You may be interested inr:Venezuelan Baseball League […]
Santo Domingo.– The renowned audiovisual producer and director Alberto Zayas was officially presented as the General Producer of the opening ceremony of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, whose opening is scheduled for July 24, 2026 at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium. The announcement was made by "Colí", who welcomed Zayas, […]
WASHINGTON (EFE).– There is a before and after Tiger Woods in the history of golf. As he turns 50 this Tuesday, the American celebrates a career that revolutionized the sport, expanded its global reach and turned it into an unprecedented cultural phenomenon, although also marked by injuries, personal scandals and a high physical cost. You […]
Writing.- LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its "AI in Action" approach at LG World Premiere, the annual event the company holds in Las Vegas before CES. The company highlighted the three fundamental pillars of its strategy: affective intelligence, which has evolved into action-oriented AI; industry-leading products based on technological excellence; and a perfectly coordinated ecosystem […]
Madrid.- Artificial intelligence continues to advance by leaps and bounds and 2026 will be the year in which this technology goes from being a tool capable of assisting those who use it to leading autonomous systems capable of taking operational control in many processes and executing critical tasks without direct human intervention. It also begins […]
Beijing.- China declared this Thursday that the dispute over the operation of the TikTok video application in the US must be resolved "through cooperation" and "in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations". The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, He Yongqian, spoke out after information emerged about the platform's agreements with three investors to create […]
Science Writing- An Ariane 6 rocket from the European Space Agency (ESA) has taken off from the spaceport in French Guiana with two new satellites on board that will join the Galileo constellation and provide greater robustness to the European navigation program, which serves more than half of the world's population. At 5:01 (GMT), as […]
New York .- The technology OpenAI has denied being responsible for the suicide of a 16-year-old who took his own life after interacting with ChatGPT for months, and has attributed his case to an "improper use" of the tool. "The injuries and damages alleged by the plaintiffs were caused or contributed (…) by the misuse, […]
Beijing.- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook the autonomous region of Xinjiang, in northwestern China, this Wednesday, without any personal or material damage being reported so far, the country's Seismological Networks Center reported. The earthquake was recorded at 3:17 local time (19:17 GMT on Tuesday) at a depth of 10 kilometers. You may be interested in: A […]
At least 56 Cuban and Venezuelan military personnel died during the military operation 'Absolute Resolution', launched by the United States against several points in Caracas and three states near the Venezuelan capital to capture the president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3rd. Information about the victims has gradually come to light […]
Washington.- The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to freeze federal aid valued at 10 billion dollars destined for social service programs in five Democratic states, amid the controversy over alleged millionaire fraud cases in daycare centers in the state of Minnesota. The freezing of funds for the states of Minnesota, New York, […]
Washington,.- The U.S. President, Donald Trump, defined himself this Tuesday as "Mr. Tariff" when celebrating the new record levels in Wall Street and expressed his wish that the Supreme Court does not annul the bulk of the global tariffs imposed by his Administration. "U.S. Markets just hit another all-time high, all of them. Thank you, […]
Caracas,.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, said this Tuesday that no "external agent" governs the South American country, after the President of the United States, Donald Trump, assured that part of his Administration will be in charge of coordinating a transition in the oil nation. "We are here governing alongside the people, the […]
Within the framework of the celebration of the Three Kings Day, various artists and personalities from the Dominican Republic held toy distribution events for children in different sectors of the country, as a show of solidarity and social commitment to low-income families. Since last weekend, entertainment figures began sharing images and videos of these activities […]
Duffman, the popular mascot of Duff beer recognized by his red cape, glasses and belt of cans, left The Simpsons after almost 30 years of appearances. The decision was announced in the episode “Seperance”, where Barry Duffman himself visited the Simpsons' house to announce the news: “The Duff Corporation has retired that character forever”, according […]
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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 threat of a bomb allegedly placed on a Copa airline plane, which turned out to be false, caused the "momentary" paralysis of the main Dominican airport this Tuesday and the diversion of two flights to the cities of Santiago (north) and Punta Cana (east), sources from the terminal reported. The situation occurred […]
La Romana, R.D.– A man died on Tuesday afternoon after being involved in a traffic accident at the entrance to the Villa Verde Free Zone, near the El Jaguar hotel, after the scooter he was driving hit an electricity pole. The victim was identified as Darío Mejía Pinales, who died as a result of the […]
Santo Domingo. – The National Confederation of Unified Transportation (CNTU) announced the launch of a night transport service in the Kennedy Corridor, with the aim of improving urban mobility and providing a safe and affordable alternative to thousands of workers. They also seek to reduce traffic congestion for those who travel during the night and […]
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader appointed Nelson Arroyo as the new Director General of Customs, through Decree No. 3-26, as part of the recent changes made in the government to strengthen strategic areas of the State. Arroyo served during the period 2020–2024 as president of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel), […]
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, appointed Eduardo “Yayo” Sanz Lovatón as the new Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes, through Decree No. 3-26, as part of a reconfiguration of the government aimed at strengthening key areas of national economic development. Sanz Lovatón served as General Director of Customs from August 2020, […]
Santo Domingo.– Judge Ana Lee Florimón, from the Judicial Office of Permanent Attention Services of the National District, imposed this Tuesday coercive measures against César Augusto Mesa Arismendy, consisting of an economic guarantee of RD$25,000 in cash, periodic presentation before the authorities, a restraining order from the alleged victim and a provision of mutual respect. […]
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