This Friday the Ministry of Works Public and Communications (MOPC) and the Trust RD Vial announced an increase in fee of some tolls of the country, but what are these tolls?
The authorities explained that some toll stations, which currently have a fee From 60 pesos they will go to 100 pesos, to align with other roads, such as the Santo Domingo Beltway and the Eastern road corridors.
This adjustment will be implemented from Wednesday January 15 of 2025. tolls what will they be affected due to the increase from 60 pesos to 100 pesos are: Las Américas, 6 November, Duarte, Sanchez and The Coral 1.
In the case of those on the Northeast Highway (Marbella, Guaraguao, Orange, Katey) HE will add category 5 for vehicles with seven axles or more. In the statement, Public Works does not offer more details.
According to the statement issued, rates for light vehicles, buses and trucks will also be adjusted proportionally. In this sense, taking into account that the rate of RD$60 will go to RD$100, the increase represents 66.6%.
Below is presented information about some of the tolls who will see the adjustment in their rates:
- Toll Las Américas: Located at kilometer 22 of the highway las Américas, near the airport, heading east.
- Toll 6 November: Located on the highway 6 of November, one of the most important routes that connects the south of the country, offering access to beaches, mountains and places of interest.
- Toll Duarte: Located at kilometer 25 of the highway Duarte.
- Toll Marbella: It is located at kilometer 10 of the Northeast Highway, in the municipality of Santo Domingo Este.
- Toll Guaraguao: It is located on the Juan Pablo II highway, at kilometer 69, municipality of Guaraguaoprovince Duarte. It is the second toll on the Northeast Highway.
- Toll Orange: At kilometer 145 of the Northeast Highway, in the municipality of OrangeMonte Plata province.
- Toll Katey: Located on the Juan Pablo II highway, kilometer 225, in the municipality of Samaná, Samaná province. It is the fourth and last of the Northeast Highway of the Dominican Republic.
- Toll Sanchez: Located at kilometer 12 of the highway Sanchezwhich leads to San Cristóbal.
- Toll El Coral 1: This toll is located at kilometer 18 of the El Coral highway, facilitating communication between tourist destinations such as La Romana, Bayahíbe, Higüey, Punta Cana, Bávaro, Cap Cana, Macao and Uvero Alto.
Measurement objective
He Ministry of Public Works and RD Vial established that the extent seeks to correct historical differences and guarantee the maintenance and continuous development of the main roads of the country.
Furthermore, they explained that, thanks to this extentthe users will enjoy roads better maintained, with adequate signage and less congestion. In addition, they said that key road projects that connect important regions can be financed, boosting the country’s economic and social development.
