# Amber Highway to cut Santiago-Puerto Plata travel to 30 minutes

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Published: 2026-07-28T14:31:39.832Z
Modified: 2026-07-28T14:31:39.832Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Infraestructura Turística
Summary: The new highway promises to connect two key tourist hubs in half an hour, according to former CODIA president.

## Article

Former CODIA president Teodoro Tejada has said it: the **Amber Highway** promises to cut the drive between Santiago and Puerto Plata to just **30 minutes**. Right now, that trip takes a good hour and a half, if not more. This is not just great news for locals, it's a direct boost for **north coast tourism**.

According to Tejada, the road will also improve safety. And I'd add: it links two key points of the Dominican offer: Cibao International Airport with the resorts of Puerto Plata, Sosúa, Cabarete and beyond. [The piece in Dominican Today](https://dominicantoday.com/amber-highway-to-reduce-santiago-puerto-plata-travel-time-to-30-minutes/) confirms it.

**My take**: this unlocks opportunities for combined city + beach packages and eases pressure on Puerto Plata's airport. Tour operators should start rethinking transfer logistics. The Amber Highway isn't just a road, it's a **visitor accelerator** for the region.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/amber-highway-to-reduce-santiago-puerto-plata-travel-time-to-30-minutes/

## Citation

Amber Highway to cut Santiago-Puerto Plata travel to 30 minutes. Turismo News. 2026-07-28. https://turismo.news/en/digest/amber-highway-santiago-puerto-plata-30-minutes