Dominican Republic Awards Over 30 Infrastructure Projects for Storm Recovery

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced it has awarded more than 30 road and protection infrastructure projects across 15 provinces and the National District. The initiatives aim to rehabilitate, construct, and reconstruct vital infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Melissa.

Following a comprehensive bidding process, identified by reference numbers MOPC-MAE-PEEN-2025-0004 and MOPC-MAE-PEEN-2025-0005, the projects are slated to commence in January 2026. The MOPC stated that priority would be given to efforts that restore safe circulation and protect strategic infrastructure.

Communities in provinces including Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, San Pedro de Macorís, Monte Plata, San Juan, Azua, Peravia, Barahona, La Romana, Independencia, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, and Pedernales, along with the National District, are expected to benefit from the works.

The awarded interventions encompass a range of solutions:

• Construction and reconstruction of post-tensioned concrete bridges.
• Correction of critical points on main highways and local roads.
• Installation of box culverts and other storm drainage systems.
• Rehabilitation of road sections affected by erosion and landslides.

The MOPC characterized these awards as a responsible and technical response from the government, emphasizing a resilience-focused approach. Officials said the projects are designed to strengthen infrastructure and reduce vulnerability to future weather events, underscoring their importance for economic development and public safety.

The public will receive ongoing updates regarding the progress of these works, the ministry added.