Santo Domingo monorail development

The Santo Domingo Monorail project is transitioning into its execution phase. The Trust for the Development of the Mass Transit System of the Dominican Republic (Fitram) is collaborating with the Ministry of Finance and the General Directorate of Budget to establish a financial reprogramming plan intended to stabilize cash flows and maintain project continuity amidst international macroeconomic challenges.

Fitram Director Jahel Isa has confirmed that the contract is signed and that final financing arrangements are being linked to the 2027 General State Budget. A construction schedule will be released once these details are finalized. Additionally, officials noted that a 2.3-kilometer extension of Line 2-D from Megacentro to Las Américas will not be prioritized for the next decade, as demand studies suggest the investment could divert passengers from the system’s main axis.

In recent administrative developments, the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT) has established a commission to review pending files from transport organizations to verify their legality. Executive director Juan Manuel Méndez García has suspended the signing of certain documents until this review is complete and has emphasized a zero-tolerance policy regarding improper payments for licenses and permits. Meanwhile, the National Movement of Transport Drivers (Mochotran) has urged INTRANT to accelerate bidding processes for new transport corridors to improve efficiency and reduce irregular vehicle presence.