From Dusty Dreams to Smooth Reality: Our Road’s Long-Awaited Transformation

 

Newly resurfaced road in Puriscal.

For years, the 2-kilometer dirt road connecting our home to town was a bumpy, dusty challenge. When we first considered buying our property in 2009, the real estate agent assured us the road would be paved "soon." Our gardener Mario echoed this promise multiple times, and we even saw heavy equipment roll in once—only to leave after paving just a few meters due to unprepared groundwork. Hope faded with each unfulfilled promise, but recent changes have turned our dusty dreams into a smooth reality.

A few years ago, a new mayor took office with a mission to tackle corruption in road improvement projects. Her administration wasted no time, completing numerous infrastructure upgrades across the region. To our surprise, our road to town was next on the list. For weeks, crews worked diligently, layering material to create a sleek, blacktop-like surface. The transformation was astonishing—driving to town now feels like gliding, with no more rattling suspensions or clouds of dust.

The road to our house.

Just last weekend, our small side road to the corner—where it meets the newly resurfaced stretch—got its own upgrade. This road, used by nearby homes, had become rutted and prone to flooding after years of wear. One neighbor rallied the community, coordinating with the mayor’s office to make it happen. We all chipped in funds, and the town provided heavy equipment. The crew installed drainage systems under driveways, resurfaced the road, and spread three dump trucks’ worth of gravel. The result? A sturdy, well-drained road that should withstand years of use.

The transformation of our roads has been a game-changer, making daily trips to town smoother and safer. It’s a testament to what happens when a community comes together and leadership prioritizes real change.