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BajaWarrior
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Gonzaga Paving
Has anyone heard the progress of the new pavement from Puerocitas to Gonzaga? A buddy was told it was complete all the way to Gonzaga. They had to
take the road around Puertocitas then join the coast?
Already done? No way!
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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BAJACAT
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Noooo, the insanaty,that road wasn't meant to be pave,there will come the graffiti to El Huerfanito ,trash all over the road to Gonzaga Bay.Please
tell me this is a nightmare,and Im about to wake up
BAD ROADS=GOOD PEOPLE - GOOD ROADS=BAD PEOPLE
This suck lol, I hope is only a rumor...
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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BAJACAT
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Gonzaga-Puertecitos road
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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Von
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I hope its a rumor too man that would kill it!
READY SET.....................
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rts551
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4 months ago they were working on the bypass around Puertecitos but had not started the paving South of there. I don't think it is due to be
completed until 2009
[Edited on 2-6-2008 by rts551]
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rts551
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equipment working on the road in Nov.
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gringorio
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Yeah, we saw the same thing ...
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tattuna
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I hope they never pave that road! It takes me 2 hours to travel the 48 miles of rugged road but that just makes it a sweeter reward at the end.
I'll be goin down there for a kayak fishing trip this April. I'll be sure to post some pics.
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Bob H
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The money is there for completion by the end of 2008. So, it's gonna happen this time!
Bob H
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rts551
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They have a long way to go in 12 months....
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The Wonderer
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rts551------Don't you mean 11 months?
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rts551
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Time flies when your having fun. Yes 11 months
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
Time flies when your having fun. Yes 11 months |
Actually, after going back and reading what I saw, the paving project is funded and work will BEGIN in 2008. I stand corrected.
Bob H
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Mango
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I drove it last year for the first time. I was glad I did when I did.
11 months? Seems like a short time to complete it; but, I have often been amazed at the speed of some construction projects in Mexico.
They put up a Mega store in Mexicali, final grading to grand opening, in what seemed like one month. Under and overpasses have been built in Mexicali
very rapidly in the last few years as well.
While I hate to see the "progress" it sure will be nice for those of us that cross in San Luis or Mexicali. It will allow me to get to Bahia de LA,
etc.. without having to drive through San Quentin and Ensenada, or bounce along slowly to Gonzaga as I tear up my car.
This will change Baja. Not just along this corridor; but, it will eventually open a newer, faster, and shorter trucking route to mainland Mexico and
the USA. This will in turn bring more goods and services to Baja and it's expanding population centers.
The world we live in changes over time. Its not just Baja or Mexico - It's happening worldwide. For good or bad, we get to choose and often pave our
own paths.
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Hook
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I hope it will be more than one inch thick asphalt like the first paved road to Puertecitos.
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larry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mango
This will change Baja. Not just along this corridor; but, it will eventually open a newer, faster, and shorter trucking route to mainland Mexico and
the USA. T |
Well, I think it will change Gonzaga, and undoubtedly for the worse. Gonzaga is one of the few spots that I have ever been to that is really
difficult to get to--and therefore a very special place to me and others.
I don't think it will bring the changes you are thinking however to the rest of Baja. The road from Gonzaga to Highway 1 is still pretty tough and I
don't think you are going to see a huge increase in through traffic.
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rts551
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I believe the new pavement goes all the way out to Mex 1.
Bob H. - I believe I read where it is 2009 for a finish. Even that is pushing it.
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rts551
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One of these South of Puertecitos was for sale. better buy it now!!
[img]http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee31/abreojos/baja1000/100_2187.jpg?t=1202263749[/img]
[Edited on 2-6-2008 by rts551]
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David K
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The new pavement will go all the way to Mex. 1 at Chapala... to complete Mex. 5 from Mexicali to Laguna Chapala... Thus provide a direct route to the
state capital to the lower half of the state and short cut to Baja Sur for both Mexicali and ALL of Mainland Mexico!
Now, to make it a 'real' highway, someone's got to level out those crazy steep vados between San Felipe and Puertecitos! Right now, it is just a
desert road with asphalt and needs to be driven at 40 mph or less!
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Von
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Politicians are going to keep ALL the 20 million pesos there spending on this project.
My uncle told me so he knows people up there.hahahahahah!
The road will never reach mex!1. hahahhahah!
READY SET.....................
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