Luis Abinader Inaugurates Asphalted Streets in Tierra Nueva
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader inaugurated newly paved streets in Tierra Nueva, Independencia province.
- The project, costing 96 million pesos, asphalted nearly four kilometers of roads, including sidewalks and drainage.
- The initiative aims to improve road infrastructure and connectivity in the province, facilitating transport and services.
President Luis Abinader inaugurated the construction and asphalting of streets in the Tierra Nueva section of Independencia province on Saturday morning. The significant infrastructure project involved an investment of 96 million pesos and covers approximately four kilometers of roadway.
Coordinated by the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), the intervention transformed previously dirt roads into paved surfaces. The project encompasses roughly 3,960 linear meters of roads, averaging six meters in width. It also includes the construction of sidewalks, curbs, culverts, and the implementation of road signage, enhancing both mobility and circulation for the community's residents.
The scope of work involved earthmoving, cutting and filling, laying base material, priming, and asphalting. Complementary drainage systems and the organization of pedestrian and vehicular spaces were also part of the comprehensive upgrade. This inauguration is part of Abinader's broader schedule of activities in Independencia province.
Additionally, the President is set to inaugurate the Bridge of Boca de Cachรณn Municipal District, a project with an investment of 115 million pesos. These combined efforts by the government aim to bolster road infrastructure and enhance connectivity across communities in Independencia province, thereby easing the movement of people and the transportation of goods and services.
Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.