DR-1
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| Expreso John F Kennedy Corredor Duarte Autopista Juan Pablo Duarte Autopista Joaquín Balaguer |
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| Route information | |
| Length: | 167.77 mi (270.00 km) |
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| South end: | DR-13, Maximo Gomez Avenue in Santo Domingo, DR |
| DR-17 in Piedra Blanca DR-12 near Bonao DR-19 near La Vega DR-21 near La Vega DR-14 near Santiago de los Caballeros DR-25 in Santiago de los Caballeros DR-5 in Villa Bisonó |
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| North end: | Monte Cristi, DR |
| Location | |
| Major cities: | Santo Domingo, Bonao, La Vega, Santiago, Monte Cristi |
| Highway system | |
| Highways and routes in the Dominican Republic | |
DR-1 is a dual carriageway highway that forms part of the five designated national highways of the Dominican Republic. DR-1 provides a fast connection between Santo Domingo, the capital, on the southern coast, and the second city Santiago and the rest of the northerly Cibao region, one of the country's main regions.
DR-1's southern terminus is the Expreso John F Kennedy in the City of Santo Domingo. The highway emerges from Greater Santo Domingo as Autopista Juan Pablo Duarte, and after reaching its midpoint, Santiago, it changes name to Autopista Joaquín Balaguer.
DR-1 is the oldest and one of the most efficient highways in the nation. Construction of the initial road from Santo Domingo to Santiago began in 1917 and was completed in 1922. Construction of the dual carriageway began during the period of Joaquín Balaguer and was finished under Leonel Fernández in 1997. Renovations and upgrades have continued ever since, with many future ones like the Viaduct from Los Alcarrizos to the National District being in the construction stage.
From its southern terminus in the Distrito Nacional (Santo Domingo) to its northern terminus in Monte Cristi on the Dominican-Haitian Border, the highway changes names and quality slightly deteriorates farther from Santo Domingo. DR-1 connects Santo Domingo to the Cibao region known for its fertile valley responsible of producing most of the country's agricultural exports. DR-1 also connects Santo Domingo with the Dominican Republic's second largest city, Santiago de los Caballeros.
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