PR-861 in Toa Alta renamed for Wanda Rolón

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on May 13 unveiled the sign designating Puerto Rico highway PR-861 in Toa Alta with the name of pastor Wanda Rolón, according to local media reports. The designation applies to the stretch from kilometer 0.0 to kilometer 4.7. González said the recognition honored Rolón’s more than four decades of “spiritual, social and community service.” The ceremony marked the public implementation of Joint Resolution 13-2026, which González signed on February 27 after the Senate approved the measure on January 20, according to El Nuevo Día and government-linked coverage. The resolution orders the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works to designate the road segment in Rolón’s name. Supporters at the event included worshippers and lawmakers Félix Pacheco Burgos and José Aponte Hernández. (metro.pr) ### Which stretch of road was renamed? The PR-861 designation covers the section from kilometer 0.0 to 4.7 in Toa Alta, local reports said. El Nuevo Día reported that the stretch includes the area where La Senda Antigua church and the Yarah Christian academy are located, both tied to Rolón’s ministry. (elnuevodia.com) Metro Puerto Rico described the road as known locally as “Las curvas.” The public reports reviewed did not indicate any change to route numbering, postal addresses or traffic operations tied to the naming. That means the action appears to be commemorative signage rather than a reclassification of the highway — an inference based on the wording of the resolution and event coverage. (notiuno.com) ### What did Jenniffer González say at the unveiling? González said the recognition was for Rolón’s pastoral, philanthropic and community work in Puerto Rico and abroad. In written remarks carried by Metro and NotiUno, the governor said Rolón’s work had crossed borders through social aid programs, rehabilitation initiatives and missions in Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. (metro.pr) The governor led the unveiling ceremony in Toa Alta on Wednesday, May 13, according to El Nuevo Día. The reports reviewed describe the event as a sign unveiling and inauguration of the named stretch, with congregants and allied legislators in attendance. ### How did the designation move through the legislature? (metro.pr) Joint Resolution 13-2026 originated as Senate Joint Resolution 97, according to El Nuevo Día and NotiUno. Metro Puerto Rico identified Sen. Ángel Toledo López as the author and listed senators Carmelo Ríos, Brenda Pérez, Luis D. Colón, Héctor J. Sánchez, Rafael Santos, Jeison Rosa, Wilmer Reyes and Migdalia Padilla as co-authors. (elnuevodia.com) El Nuevo Día reported that Toledo López said during Senate discussion that Rolón had contributed to the spiritual, social and economic development of the area where her ministries operate. The resolution, as described in that report, also said the tribute sought to preserve Rolón’s legacy and highlight spiritual and community values in Puerto Rico. (elnuevodia.com) ### Why was Wanda Rolón chosen for the honor? Wanda Rolón was cited in the resolution and in the governor’s remarks for pastoral, philanthropic and community work carried out in Puerto Rico and overseas. González said the honor recognized more than 40 years of service. (elnuevodia.com) The public reports reviewed did not provide a new government filing, budget item or separate agency timetable beyond the unveiling itself. As of May 15, the next concrete step visible in the record is the continued placement and use of the commemorative signage authorized under Joint Resolution 13-2026 on the PR-861 segment in Toa Alta. (elnuevodia.com) (metro.pr)