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Santo Domingo.- Toll revenues have been crucial in the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure in the Dominican Republic, significantly improving national connectivity, according to road structures specialist Adrián Arias. While the country's toll network is smaller than other nations, efforts have been made to maximize funds raised, allowing for the efficient execution of transformative mobility projects that boost the economy.
These investments have facilitated key projects such as the reconstruction and expansion of the Las Américas Highway, the partial rehabilitation of the Duarte Highway and the improvements to the Barahona-Enriquillo and Enriquillo-Pedernales highways. Additional works include ring roads in Azua, San Francisco de Macorís, Navarrete and Baní, along with the expansion of Avenida Ecológica. This infrastructure allows travelers to reach the border from the National District with a single toll payment of only 60 pesos, showing affordable and effective road access.
However, experts point out that maintaining this level of efficiency requires increasing toll rates or adding new ones to sustain road networks. Arias emphasized the need for transparent management and optimization of resources to ensure that every peso raised translates into infrastructure improvements. This would further strengthen the national road network and ensure a modern and safe transportation system for all.