GONZALO 2020 bridge, Cable-stayed bridge over Ozama River in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The GONZALO 2020 is a cable-stayed bridge stretching across the Ozama River in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, supported by cables that spread from tall central towers. The structure carries road traffic across the water on a wide deck designed to handle heavy daily use.
Construction was completed in the early 2020s to address growing traffic congestion between Santo Domingo's eastern and western areas. The project represented a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving how the capital city connects its expanding neighborhoods.
For many residents, crossing here is part of their daily routine to reach jobs, schools, and family on the opposite bank. The bridge has become woven into how people experience moving around the city.
You can cross on foot or by vehicle, with the middle section offering the best views of the river and surroundings below. Daytime visits work better for sightseeing, though the bridge is worth seeing at night when its lighting comes alive.
At night, specialized lighting illuminates the cables and deck in patterns that stand out across the city skyline, making it recognizable from many viewpoints. This nighttime display transforms how the structure appears after dark.
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