Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas y a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, a confeccionar y ejecutar, de manera prioritaria, un plan de obras y mejoras permanentes, en las carreteras estatales del Municipio de Loíza; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Directs DTOP and ACT to urgently create and execute a permanent, prioritized plan to repair and improve all state roads in Loíza.

Referido a Comisión(es)

Summary of RCC 379 (Session: 2025-2028 • Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico)

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to order the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) and the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (ACT) to develop and execute, on an urgent basis, a permanent roadworks and improvements plan specifically for the state highways within the Municipality of Loíza.

The focus is to prioritize systematic, long-term road infrastructure improvements in Loíza to address current deficiencies and improve reliability and safety.

Key provisions and changes proposed

Directive to agencies: The bill explicitly instructs DTOP and ACT to create and implement a permanent, prioritized plan of road works and improvements for Loíza’s state roads.

Priority mechanism: The plan must be developed and executed with priority given to permanent improvements, indicating a shift from ad hoc or short-term remediation to a comprehensive, enduring solution.

Scope: Applies to state-maintained roadways within the Municipality of Loíza; does not specify broader geographic coverage beyond Loíza.

Collaboration and oversight: While the text provided does not detail exact governance structures, the bill’s directive implies coordinated action between DTOP and ACT, potentially with oversight or reporting requirements to a legislative body or committee.

Who is affected

Primary beneficiaries: residents and users of state roads in the Municipality of Loíza, including motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and local businesses that rely on reliable roadway access.

Implementing agencies: Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) and the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (ACT), which would bear the responsibility to design and execute the plan.

Local government and stakeholders in Loíza may experience increased involvement or scrutiny as the plan is developed and implemented.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action history:

Radicado (Filed): 2026-06-29
Referido a Comisión(es): 2026-06-30
Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara: 2026-06-30

Current status: In the legislative process, at the First Reading and referred to one or more commissions; no bill-endorsed timeline or funding details are provided in the available information.

Next steps commonly expected (not specified in text): commissions review, possible amendments, hearings, and potential passage by the chamber, followed by a similar process in the other legislative house if applicable, and then enactment or veto considerations.

Potential impact and considerations

Infrastructure impact: A legally mandated, prioritized plan could accelerate construction, improve traffic safety, reduce maintenance backlogs, and enhance economic activity through improved mobility.

Funding and implementation: Real-world effectiveness will depend on funding allocations, procurement processes, project phasing, and interagency coordination between DTOP and ACT.

Equity and accountability: The permanent plan aims for durable improvements; stakeholders may seek clear metrics, milestones, and progress reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.

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