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Update on paving through Gonzaga?

Bob H - 3-17-2005 at 01:46 PM

It has been a while since the last rumors that the road heading south from San Felipe down through Gonzaga Bay, Coco's Corner, Lake Chapala to MX-1 is being prepped for pavement.
What is the latest update on this rumored project?
I wonder what Spring Break is like in Gonzaga?

Bruce R Leech - 3-17-2005 at 02:02 PM

it is done all 6 lanes with 12 foot shoulders.

now they just broke ground on the new Hi speed railroad from T.J. to Cobo, it should be done by Christmas.

Bob H - 3-17-2005 at 02:11 PM

How about Wal Mart? Is it done yet? :lol::lol::lol:

Cyndarouh - 3-17-2005 at 02:49 PM

What are we drinking today? I must say they work fast. I saw nothing of road work three weeks ago. Maybe I should try what ever you guys are drinking.

Wal-Mart?

neilmac - 3-17-2005 at 03:05 PM

Which one - BOLA or Abreojos?

Neil

Bob H - 3-17-2005 at 03:28 PM

Rumor has it that Yum Brands, Inc, just purchased the Rancho Grande store and will turn it in to a KFC! Not to worry though, they will also have a branch office there that will sell gasoline when the Pemex across the street is closed.

Oh, and one more thing, they will raise their own chickens right on the property. You will hear them crowing for miles.

http://www.yum.com/franchising/international.htm



[Edited on 3-17-2005 by Bob H]

yankeeirishman - 3-17-2005 at 03:37 PM

Have faith all. It will happen. In time :lol:

I have read...

Mexray - 3-17-2005 at 09:18 PM

that the improvements to the road below San Felipe have been code named 'Project Ma?ana' by those in charge at Baja-Cal-Trans.

The environmental impact studies are in the preliminary phase, and unlike such studies that can drag on for decades above the border, will be completed within 3-5 years.

I have seen the blue prints for all the Topes that need to be constructed in conjunction with the roadbed improvements. They will be just under 500 Cm's in height, with ramps on each side, extending 25 Cm's long. Hummers will have no trouble negotiating these new Topes - but the rest of us will be making short detours around them in the dust on the side of the new road.

There will be toll booths manned by federal agents with M16's every 50 Kim's or so. Interestingly enough, each toll will be the equivalent of one Pacifico Ballena...go figure.

Several new Pemex stations are being planned along the route. However, due to the lack of electricity in that part of Baja, they will be powered by solar panels and small fuel pumps with 1/4 inch hoses. Expect long delays in filling your Navigator's 50 gallon tank! I understand that under a new program patterned after California's Dept. of Motor Vehicles, you will be able to make a reservation up to one month in advance to fill your vehicle.

Ah, progress...it's our most impotent product!

[Edited on 3-18-2005 by Mexray]

yankeeirishman - 3-17-2005 at 09:22 PM

You forgot to throw in the McDonalds and a few Starbucks:cool:

Future???

David K - 3-17-2005 at 09:33 PM

There will be a paved side road built at Km. 32 going west 7 kms. to a new housing development, to be called 'Sulfur Hills'... or 'Lomas de Azufre'

Outdoor bar-b-ques will not be allowed at the risk of the GROUND catching fire and poison gas destroying all life, down wind!





Corky1 - 3-17-2005 at 10:00 PM

I think all you folks have to get back to Baja very quickly and get your heads screwed back on straight!!!

Corky :biggrin: :biggrin:

yankeeirishman - 3-18-2005 at 07:52 AM

Have no fear...I am coming back tomorrow. 'Sulfur Hills'....just add some crushed coal to the ground for free fireworks.

David K - 3-18-2005 at 08:14 AM

... and a very helthy per centage of potassium nitrate!:wow:

Bruce R Leech - 3-18-2005 at 08:18 AM

don't forget the salt peter.

yankeeirishman - 3-18-2005 at 08:49 AM

2 Pastrami sandwiches on dark rye for Bruce R Leech. He likes to eat as he watches the hillside blow up.
:lol:

Paving update

BajaRob - 3-18-2005 at 08:49 AM

Just returned from whale watching @ GN a week ago. We passed 3 survey crews between Puertecitos and Laguna Chapala. We inquired re Schedule and were told that the "freeway" construction would commence within one year and be completed within five years. We'll see. Coco is considering a listing on the New York stock exchange. Rob

Bob H - 3-21-2005 at 09:34 AM

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Originally posted by BajaRob
Just returned from whale watching @ GN a week ago. We passed 3 survey crews between Puertecitos and Laguna Chapala. We inquired re Schedule and were told that the "freeway" construction would commence within one year and be completed within five years. We'll see. Coco is considering a listing on the New York stock exchange. Rob




Almost a REAL answer! :spingrin: