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SFandH
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Killer potholes!
Just returned from BCS. There are many wheel breaking potholes, especially from Catavina to the Bahia de Los Angeles turnoff. That stretch of road is
the worst I've seen it in many years. Less so in other places but the biggest, deepest one I hit was just south of Ensenada. Glad I have a 3/4 ton
pick-up with fat tires.
Passenger cars and trailers with small wheels beware. Flats and bent rims will happen otherwise.
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brewer
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Thanks for that info. I'll be driving it the 30th...
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woody with a view
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that stretch has been for awhile. with all of the rain this winter it's gotta be really bad.
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David K
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Being a federal highway, why is there no procedure in place to address potholes on the only highway between the north and south states of Baja
California? I mean, one dump truck full of asphalt, one roller, and maybe 6 people could patch them up in a week, right?
A good dirt road is more pleasing to drive than a pot-holed paved road!
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Howard
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David, you of all people are asking for a clear, concise and logical solution in Baja for a normally clear, concise and logical solution in
Baja?  You know better than that!
[Edited on 1-18-2016 by Howard]
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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rts551
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Bad roads bring....or something like that.
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bezzell
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Thanks for the heads-up! 17 days & countin'
great to have UP-TO-DATE info
[Edited on 1-18-2016 by bezzell]
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | I mean, one dump truck full of asphalt, one roller, and maybe 6 people could patch them up in a week, right?
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The job looks a wee bit bigger than that.
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mtgoat666
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I dont think your folksy wisdom is true.
Bad roads just bring fewer people.
P.s Did you read sean penn's story and notice that uber bad guy el chapo was hiding out in a land of unpaved roads?
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rzitren
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Why would the state of northern baja spend the money to fix the road just to make it faster for the traffic to get to southern baja to spend their
money.
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BigBearRider
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Jeez. That went ridiculous fast. Is this another attempt at the "Hijack Thread"?
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: Originally posted by SFandH | Just returned from BCS. There are many wheel breaking potholes, especially from Catavina to the Bahia de Los Angeles turnoff. That stretch of road is
the worst I've seen it in many years. Less so in other places but the biggest, deepest one I hit was just south of Ensenada. Glad I have a 3/4 ton
pick-up with fat tires.
Passenger cars and trailers with small wheels beware. Flats and bent rims will happen otherwise. |
Despite all the Sean Penn crap posted on this thread, I just want to point out that roads you are referring to are NOT in BCS. The are in BC.
The roads in BCS are far superior to those in the North state.
I have wondered for many years why so much of the highway in BC is in such crappy condition, especially around Catavina.
On the other hand, once you cross the border to BCS, with the exception of a few actual construction areas, it is far superior to Mex1 in El Norte.
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rts551
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5 and 3 are nice in BC.
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David K
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To return from BCS, you drive through BC... unless you ferry across the gulf.
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rts551
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Wow!
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bajaguy
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Don't know much about the politics of Baja do you???. It's a constant fight (mostly for money) between the Feds, States and Municipalities and which
pockets get lined and which hands get greased........
| Quote: Originally posted by David K | Being a federal highway, why is there no procedure in place to address potholes on the only highway between the north and south states of Baja
California? I mean, one dump truck full of asphalt, one roller, and maybe 6 people could patch them up in a week, right?
A good dirt road is more pleasing to drive than a pot-holed paved road! |
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David K
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BAJAGUY, It was a general statement for discussion.
Ralph, see howodd's post above mine for clarity on why my reply that baffles you.
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rts551
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His post makes sense. The roads in BCS with the exception of 3 and maybe 5 (and they are under construction) are far superior. Why? except you
obviously do not understand the politics and economics. Yours well, " To return from BCS, you drive through BC... " speaks for itself.
Brilliant statement.
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bajaguy
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David, my post is fact, not something up for discussion. You need to live here to know the "real" Baja
| Quote: Originally posted by David K | BAJAGUY, It was a general statement for discussion.
Ralph, see howodd's post above mine for clarity on why my reply that baffles you. |
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David K
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My "discussion" comment reply was in regards to the OP, SFandH... You did not reply until AFTER me, so I wasn't suggesting discussing your reply, as
it wasn't even here, yet?
Ralph, howodd seemed to wonder why SFandH talked about BC roads? Yes, BCS roads are fine... but to go to, or come back from there, one drives on BC
roads. That was what I was clarifying. It baffled you, too. So, I am glad to help more than one Nomad!
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