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Does anyone have pictures of what is actually going on at the cut?

the bridge is pretty much going to happen,so maybe its time to talk about the road,does any one know if there is a legal right of way all the way up north,a decent road,even if only for golg carts or specially designated small vehicles able to carry small amounts of building materials could be very beneficial to all.I agree large vehicles should be kept out north of the cut,so as to avoid the scene in town.

The road stops at Journey's End... mainly because it would cut right in front of their property cutting off their beach. I believe they own the entire land going right up to the water. From what I understand they are not budging on allowing the road through.

I am sure however, somewhere in Belize government there is someone who knows how to push the road through despite the objections. I also believe that JE is building another resort very close to the present one... it may have the same deal about the property right to the water.

Denny: Better come to visit and get up to date on the north road situation.

with a road up north there comes more people exploring around, more trash to be dumped on the side of the road, more theft of peoples belongings , and im sure alot others things i cant think of right now.

hmmm jesse... maybe that's a good idea...

hmmm......

Ok, we are all chipping in for a round trip ticket for Denny, first class of course!

I loved the SP of yesterday, besides fond recollections, it is of no real value. Imagine what Manhattan must have been like, 400 years ago, like who cares?

Ever think of how the locals might feel, whose families walk/drive the streets of San Pedro? I was entertained by interesting conversation the other night, of course at a local drinking establishment. In short, dirt (not sand anymore) roads are nice and all, but they increase sickness and the spread of disease. Not even mentioning the animals, just the idea of people spitting on the road and then inhaling the dust (hard to avoid) while driving to work, EVERDAY! True, paved streets are dusty also, but a lot less and easy to clean at night. Do some research on it (WHO) and see. Most rural areas (low pop) can get away with dirt roads, but as the pop. increases so comes the need for paved roads.

Besides the health factor, it would be nice to jump in a cart and cruise up to Rojo Lounge for a drink (without the fear of loosing your cart in a sludge bog or paying $20 for the hand ferry but I'm sure the bridge will have a toll). Something those that live here could enjoy on a regular basis. Kinda like cruising down to Victoria House for nice meal, without the need for an expensive water taxi. Most here have helped build this island, it would nice to allow those same folks to enjoy it on foot, bike or cart.

Fortunately, the road allowance is behind the beachfront properties, 500'+/- off the beach. Belizean Shores has set a perfect example of how nice such a road can be.

With further expansion of the north side of AC (residential) will come the need for emergency services, police, fire, ambulance. The road and bridge will have this future need built in, from now. Folk can complain now (oooo we're scared) or complain later when their house burns while being looted and die from a heart attack - sorry we could have been there but, oops, no bridge. Even if those with vacation homes are not interested in such a bridge, those who plan to live up north may require it.

So close the doors to more visitors and development or make way for a bridge and road.

FYI - Xcalak has a paved highway to Mahajual. AC will never be like Cancun.

SIN

SIN, thank you for mentioning the fund raiser to buy me a ticket, round trip to Belize. Even tho you mentioned it, it's goes without saying that it would be first class.

Now back to business:
What happens SIN when the road gets to the resort on the north end that goes from beach to lagoon. There is no space for a set up like Belizean Shores.

im a little skeptical about "AC will never be like cancun." ( no offense to you SIN but i think its not a matter of if but a matter of when?).

DS, I only wish I knew. But in certain discussions, the road will be pushed through. Most probably the resort will be issued certain concessions, making up for the loss of land and/or intrusion to the resort. It was also mentioned a certain piece of the lagoon will be filled, I know, expensive. Either way, they'll make something work. The entire scenario was brought up at a planning meeting where it was made sure the propossed development allowed at least 50' for a future road (road, drainage, sidewalks, etc.)

CDA, no offense taken. I always was puzzled why folks either after a short visit or repeated trips make such a statement? Instead of me listing my reasons why such a thing will not happen on AC, I am curious to see why people feel AC will some day turn into Cancun.

SIN