Punta Cana International Airport has launched a major expansion of its Terminal B parking facilities, a year-long project that will temporarily reshape access and traffic flow at one of the Caribbean’s busiest airports.

The airport, which handles the majority of international air arrivals to the Dominican Republic, began construction this week on the renovation and expansion of its Terminal B parking lot. The project is expected to take approximately 12 months.

As part of the expansion, the airport has implemented a series of temporary changes to vehicle access and passenger pickup points, including updated road signage and adjusted traffic patterns across the airport complex.

“These works are part of our commitment to the orderly development of infrastructure and continuous improvement in the quality of service we provide to our visitors and passengers,” said Alberto Smith, Director of Landside Operations at Punta Cana International Airport.

The changes affect several key areas used by tour operators, taxi services, and other transportation providers. Temporary waiting areas for buses and tour operators have been designated behind the Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village and in front of the ILUMEL building.

Passenger pickup points will continue to operate from the existing entrance and exit to Parking Lot B, while a new area near the Specialized Civil Aviation Security Corps building will serve as a short-term parking zone for light vehicles authorized by airport administration.

The airport has advised travelers to follow updated signage and traffic personnel instructions while the work is underway, Caribbean Journal has learned.

“In order to facilitate vehicular flow, we appreciate the cooperation of users by respecting the designated lanes and following the instructions of the assigned traffic personnel,” Smith said.

Originally opened in 1983, Punta Cana Airport is the first private international airport in the world and now handles more than two-thirds of all air arrivals to the Dominican Republic.

The airport connects 75 cities in 34 countries and is served by 58 airlines. It includes 33 gates, seven VIP lounges, and an on-site recycling and incineration facility that processes 60 percent of the airport’s waste.