Thanks to Hillbilly for adding to these instructions on how to take the sugar cane route.
Did the route on Tuesday, was driving and by myself so concentrated. I noticed there is actually a sign where one needs to cross the tracks for a second time. Actually there are three signs -- two with small circles indicating there is a crossing, and another one with a large X in yellow indicating Cruce in words.
Next time that way will make a photo of the key points. That cruce, where the sign is subtly disguided inside the cane field but to the south of the driver, is the most tricky point, where you have to cross over the tracks for the second time. Now that I can look for the sign, will not get lost anymore. On the road back, the cross overs are more logical.
I would not attempt this road in anything less than a SUV. A big cargo truck got stuck in the mud when I was returning on Wednesday. Towards the easternmost point of the road it gets muddy, depending on if it rained and how much. But I am talking about the cargo truck getting stuck, so any car going into that hole, would also need to be towed out. Try to take the sides of the mud spots, avoid going through the middle of the road.
On Wednesday there was no traffic, on Tuesday it was light and I noticed the sign of the bridge problem had been removed, so apparently traffic has been restored through Otra Banda.
But I will continue to go the cane field route and now that we are assembling such good instructions, probably more dr1s can attempt it too. If you do not feel sure of yourself, or if it is your first time at it, still recommend tallying someone else.
Next time will make sure to take photos of the two rail point crossings and where the turns need to be taken so people can have points to visually recognize.
Ahh... Hillbilly deserves to be pampered at Cap Cana.
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