Street Repair in Belize

Street repair done right. How often does this happen in Belize?

Spreading hot tar on Palmar Road, Orange Walk Town, Belize.

Normally, pot holes, on highways or feeder roads, are sloppily patched with a mixture of tar and gravel, yielding rough, peculiarly colourful roads that "live up" to international road standards — what you'd expect from a third-world country.

This morning, I was detoured on my way home. I knew they were working on the street but spreading tar?! I didn't see this one coming. Elections must be near.

Steaming hot tar spread on street, Louisiana Area, Orange Walk Town, Belize.

Paving streets in Orange Walk Town, Belize.

It looks fine from this end. Hope it doesn't wash away next month.