Punta Cana’s new underpass near the airport advances rapidly, promising faster travel times, safer roads, and improved mobility in the country’s top tourist hub.
A Strategic Project for the Dominican East
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — Construction of the new underpass at Manantiales Crossing is progressing at extraordinary speed, marking a milestone in Punta Cana’s growing infrastructure network. This roadwork is expected to transform traffic flow in the Dominican Republic’s busiest tourism corridor and improve mobility for millions of visitors and residents.
Launched on April 21, 2025, with a scheduled seven-month timeline, the project consists of two key components:
- A 525-meter alternative roadway with a 5-meter-wide lane to temporarily divert traffic.
- A 900-meter underpass, including ramps and a main bridge, located just 4.5 kilometers from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
Backed by Grupo Puntacana
The initiative, spearheaded by Grupo Puntacana, responds to the urgent need to alleviate heavy traffic congestion in one of the Caribbean’s most frequented travel zones. The underpass will improve connectivity between hotels, residential communities, commercial districts, and the airport, ensuring smoother and safer commutes.
Anticipated Impact
Once completed, the underpass is expected to deliver significant benefits, including:
- Reduced travel times during peak traffic hours.
- Safer road conditions in one of the busiest intersections.
- Enhanced tourism experience, making transfers faster and more convenient.
- Direct advantages for local transport operators, employees, and residents.
Visible Progress on the Ground
Visitors and locals are already noticing the rapid advances in construction, with visible portions of the structure now in place. If the project continues on schedule, Punta Cana could inaugurate one of the most modern roadworks in the Dominican East before the end of 2025.
This development underscores the destination’s commitment to infrastructure investment, bolstering its reputation not only as a tourism powerhouse but also as a model of urban and transport planning in the Caribbean.
