Current Status of Roads, Ferries, and Bridges across Belize

Published by [email protected] at November 21, 2024

Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024. 11:48 am CST.

The Baking Pot Ferry that leads from Central Farm to Spanish Lookout in the Cayo District is currently closed; this photograph is from October 19, 2024, when it was also closed. Photo Credit: Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH)

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: As of November 21, 2024, the status of several key roads, ferries, and bridges across Belize has been updated. The following information provides insight into the accessibility of infrastructure within the Orange Walk, Belize, and Cayo Districts:

Orange Walk District:

San Roman:
- San Roman Road: Accessible
San Antonio Village:
- San Antonio Road: Accessible, but not to heavy-duty trucks
San Luis Village:
- San Luis Main Access Road: Accessible

Belize District:

Grace Bank:
- Grace Bank Main Access Road: Impassable for small vehicles
Crooked Tree:
- Crooked Tree Main Access Road: Impassable for small vehicles
Lucky Strike:
- Lucky Strike Main Access Road: Impassable for small vehicles
Free Town Sibun:
- Free Town Sibun Main Access Road: Closed to all motorists
May Pen:
- May Pen Main Access Road: Impassable

Flowers Bank:
- Flowers Bank Main Access Road: Impassable for Small Vehicles
Bomba:
- Bomba Main Access Road: Impassable for Small Vehicles
Rancho Dolores:
- Rancho Dolores Main Access Road: Closed to All Motorists
Lemonal:
- Lemonal Main Access Road: Accessible
Sunset Park Western Paradise Community:
- Main Community Access Road: Impassable for Small Vehicles
- Secondary Community Access Road: Accessible

Cayo District:

San Ignacio-Santa Elena:
- San Ignacio Low Lying Bridge: Closed
Central Farm:
- Baking Pot Ferry: Closed
Blackman Eddy:
- Iguana Creek Bridge: Closed
Benque Viejo del Carmen:
- Entrance of Benque Viejo Town: Accessible
San Jose Succotz Village:
- Xunantunich Ferry: Closed

Calla Creek:
- Calla Creek Main Access Road: Accessible

Bullet Tree Falls:

- Salvador Hernandez Bridge: Accessible

Santa Familia Village:
- Santa Familia Main Access Road: Impassable from Bullet Tree to Santa Familia
Belmopan & Surrounding Villages:
- More Tomorrow Village:
  - More Tomorrow Main Access Road: Impassable

Residents and travelers are advised to take note of these updates and plan their routes accordingly. Impassable roads indicate that there may be significant obstacles or damage making them unusable at this time.

Local authorities are working to address these issues and restore full accessibility as soon as possible. In the meantime, travelers are encouraged to use alternative routes and stay informed about the latest updates from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing.

Stay safe and informed while navigating through Belize. If you have any specific concerns or need assistance, please contact the relevant local authorities for guidance.

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