Western Highway (Belize)
| Western Highway |
| Route information |
| Length: |
124.3 km (77.2 mi) |
| Major junctions |
| From: |
Belize City |
| To: |
Benque Viejo |
| Highway system |
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Roads in Belize
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The Western Highway is one of four main highways in Belize. It originates in Belize City, runs west through Hattieville, Belize Zoo, the capital city of Belmopan (northern outskirts), San Ignacio Cayo, San José Succotz (across the river from Xunantunich archaeological site) and terminates at the Guatemalan border at Benque Viejo. The highway bisects the country and ties the eastern and western parts of Belize together. A new steel bridge over Beaver Dam Creek was constructed to replace the broken concrete one.
Junction list
| District |
km |
Mile |
Destination |
Notes |
| Belize |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Central American Boulevard to Northern Highway and Cemetery Road |
Elevation, 2 metres |
| 2.6 |
1.6 |
Faber Road |
Marks approximate west edge of Belize City; elevation, 8 metres |
| 23.1 |
14.3 |
Burrell Boom Road |
19.1 km to Northern Highway; elevation, 6 metres |
| 25.6 |
15.9 |
Junction |
Access to Hattieville |
| 46.9 |
29.1 |
Coastal Highway (Manatee Highway) |
Near La Democracia, Belize District; Coastal Highway extends 57 km to join Hummingbird Highway near Dangriga; elevation, 32 metres |
| Cayo |
74.6 |
46.3 |
Access road to Belmopan airstrip |
Elevation, 54 metres |
| 76.0 |
47.2 |
Hummingbird Highway |
Access to city of Belmopan; elevation, 43 metres |
| 99.9 |
62.1 |
Chiquibul Road |
Elevation, 80 metres |
| 110.3 |
68.5 |
Bridge over Belize River |
Highway enters San Ignacio; elevation, 62 metres |
| 124.3 |
77.2 |
Guatemala border |
Elevation, 87 metres |