Santo Domingo.-In the center of the Greater Santo Domingohe transit Vehicular traffic was reduced, but on the main roads that connect with the interior of the country it increased significantly and both private vehicles and public transportation traveled in greater numbers to various regions due to New Year’s Eve.
In the Duarte highwaynear the entrance of Los Alcarrizos, an increase in the flow of cars bound for the Cibao region was evident, which includes provinces such as Santiago, La Vega, Valverde, Montecristi and Santiago Rodríguez.
The inns located in the Kilometer 9 of the Duarte highway and the Caribe Tours terminal on 27 de Febrero Avenue with Leopoldo Navarro registered an increase in bus departures to different parts of the country. In these places, street vendors offered products such as food, water and travel accessories.
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In the Plaza de la Bandera and Isabel Aguiar Avenuetraffic remained congested, affecting the exit of vacationers who used the highway November 6e heading to the southwest of the country. Many headed to provinces such as Azua, Barahona, San José de Ocoa, San Juan, Elías Piña, Pedernales and Bahoruco to receive the New Year in their towns.
Meanwhile, the Emergency Operations Center (COE) began this Monday the second phase of the operation «Awareness for Life, Christmas and New Year 2024-2025«, with the aim of preventing incidents and responding to emergencies during the movement of citizens for the festivities.
The National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (Intrant) reported that it implemented measures to regulate the transit of cargo vehicles from Monday, December 30 at 6:00 am until Thursday, January 2 at 5:00 am In addition, the Trucks with special permits must travel exclusively in the right lane.
In the Las Americas highwayheading east, the vehicular flow was notable, especially towards San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana and La Altagracia.
For the John Paul II highwaywhich connects with Samanaa constant movement of vehicles was observed, with speed regulated between 70 and 80 kilometers per hour under the surveillance of police agents. General Directorate of Traffic and Land Transportation Safety (DIGESETT), pay attention to possible speeding and reckless passing.
There was also vehicular activity towards Monte Plata, using toll-free routes through Villa Mella and San Antonio de Guerra, with drivers moving towards that region.
