Verón-Punta Cana officials ask Intrant to intervene in traffic collapse

The Council of Vocals for the Verón-Punta Cana Tourist District has formally appealed to the new director of the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant), General Juan Manuel Méndez, to urgently intervene in the severe traffic congestion plaguing the area. The council highlighted that the constant gridlock, particularly during peak hours, significantly hinders mobility for residents, workers, and tourists.

In a communication dated August 18, 2026, the legislative body of the District Government urged Méndez to visit Verón-Punta Cana to coordinate concrete actions to combat the traffic problem. The council emphasized the critical need for Intrant's direct involvement in finding solutions, proposing a joint evaluation of the situation and the implementation of measures with local authorities.

This plea follows a declaration of urgency concerning traffic issues, made through Resolution 172-2025 on December 18, 2025. The resolution, initiated at the request of vocal Uridy Marte Cruz, acknowledges the district's widespread traffic difficulties. The petition is particularly relevant given Verón-Punta Cana's rapid urban, tourist, and commercial growth, which has dramatically increased vehicle flow and strained its primary access and circulation routes.