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Originally Posted by Andy B
Can anyone provide the latest information regarding the current status and realistic opening date of the new highway? I've heard nothing on this end.
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Who knows when it will be open -- but I'll share what I saw mid-Sept 07.
The Boca Chica - San Isidro portion is paved and collecting a toll. Even has permanent signs saying 150km (I don't remember exact number) to Samana. Let you could get there.
The San Isidro to Pueblo Nuevo piece is paved some of the way and groomed dirt the rest. The bridges are not finished and (I heard) the construction passing points were underwater after the recent heavy rains in Monte Plata.
The entrance at San Isidro is guarded during the day Mon - Sat (this is recent development) making it difficult to exit and of course enter. Maybe too many locals were using and getting in way of the construction crews.
I understand they were building from Samana towards Pueblo Nuevo. I know that part if not done, but don't know the true progress.