Verón, Punta Cana – After a series of on-the-ground interviews conducted by Bávaro Digital with residents, drivers, business owners, and tourism workers, the community has identified the most valued projects and actions in Verón–Punta Cana during 2025. These initiatives stand out for having a clear, visible, and measurable impact on daily life in the district.
1. Verón–Punta Cana Overpass: Smoother Traffic at a Critical Junction
Located at the Los Manantiales crossing, the main access point to Bávaro, Downtown Punta Cana, and the broader tourist area, the Verón–Punta Cana overpass tops the list.
With a length of more than 600 meters and multiple lanes, this structure was designed to ease congestion on one of the busiest road segments in the entire country. According to frequent drivers, the overpass has drastically reduced traffic jams during peak hours, cutting travel times and making daily commutes more predictable and less stressful.
2. Road Paving Plan in Key Neighborhoods
In 2025, an extensive paving and resurfacing program was carried out in several important sectors, including:
- Don Agustín
- Los Músicos
- Campo Lindo
- El Hoyo de Friusa
- Areas surrounding central Verón
These works improved access to residential areas and commercial zones, significantly reducing dust and potholes. For residents, delivery services, and local businesses, the new pavement has translated into safer driving conditions, better mobility, and added value for the neighborhoods.
3. Tourist Boulevard Lighting Upgrade
Another highly appreciated initiative was the expansion of public lighting along the main tourist boulevard, one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the district.
Dozens of new LED light posts were installed, boosting nighttime visibility and road safety. The project also enhanced the urban image of the area, especially in commercial zones and high-traffic tourist stretches, creating a more modern, welcoming, and secure environment both for locals and visitors.
4. New Supermarkets: More Options, Less Travel
The year 2025 also marked a significant upgrade in the local commercial offering with the opening of several major supermarkets, including:
- Supermercado Bravo
- Sirena Market in Vista Cana
- Merca Jumbo
These new stores generated direct jobs and brought a broader variety of products closer to home. Many residents highlighted that, thanks to these openings, they no longer need to travel outside the district for basic shopping, saving both time and transportation costs while improving their quality of life.
5. Stronger Sargassum Cleaning and Control
Given the importance of beach tourism in Verón–Punta Cana, one of the most valued actions of 2025 was the reinforcement of sargassum cleaning and control operations along key stretches of the coastline.
Brigades were intensified, particularly on beaches of high tourist interest, allowing these areas to be maintained in better condition throughout the year. These efforts helped minimize both the visual and environmental impact of sargassum, especially during the high season, and contributed to preserving the appeal of Punta Cana as an international beach destination.
6. Drainage and Stormwater Improvements
Flood-prone areas also received attention. In 2025, drainage and stormwater works were carried out in critical points historically affected by flooding, such as:
- Los Corales
- El Cortecito
Both are highly sensitive tourism zones where standing water after heavy rain can disrupt businesses and visitor mobility. The new drainage interventions improved water runoff and reduced the accumulation of rainwater, helping protect infrastructure, businesses, and public spaces.
7. Progress Toward Municipal Status
Beyond physical works, residents also highlighted institutional progress. In 2025, important legislative steps were taken toward elevating Verón–Punta Cana to full municipality status.
Although the process is not yet complete, this advancement was widely viewed as a milestone for the district. Municipal status would bring greater administrative autonomy and more direct access to resources, allowing for better planning and execution of projects tailored to local needs.
A Year of Tangible Progress in Verón–Punta Cana
For the people of Verón–Punta Cana, 2025 will be remembered as a year in which progress could be measured in concrete, visible results:
- A faster and safer drive through the overpass
- Paved streets with less dust and fewer potholes
- Better lighting on the tourist boulevard
- More supermarkets and local jobs
- Cleaner beaches with better sargassum control
- Reduced flooding in key tourism zones
- Real steps toward becoming a municipality
Residents were clear in their assessment: the best of 2025 in Verón–Punta Cana were the works and actions they can see, use, and benefit from every day—improvements that strengthened mobility, services, safety, and the overall image of the destination.
