Update 45: Baufeld Expressway Begins Construction
Update Synopsis:
A massive new infrastructure project has been announced for the Region of Windemere. Detailed in the following update, it is the evolution of the previously announced Windemere Highway Improvement Plan. A new expressway is being constructed through the northern half of the region. For the first time ever as well, region pictures are included. Let's go have a look.
TRANSIT MAP|Hold your breath, everyone! The first ever region shot of Windemere! It is not really spectacular, and I hope you aren't too dissapointed. 
The map outlines the highways (most park, black) while yellow is the new expressway, being dubbed the 'Baufeld Expressway.' Baufeld is the only habitated place the expressway will currently run through. The black dashed lines outline highways intended in the future.
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45.1 | Here we are in Baufeld now. This is the area the expressway will roll through. The train track will be ripped up and the hill will be 'moved' to allow for the highway to pass over it.
45.2 | An SPUI interchange will be constructed here, and it will be the only interchange in Baufeld. The railroad running underneath the aveneue will be tunneled to allow for overpass construction.
45.3 | This farmland, which was originally purchased by the town for housing development, will be home to part of the expressway. The land between the hgihway and rail viaduct will be home to condominiums. This development has moved slowly since planning hurdles have struck, namely a lack of funds for sewer, etc. The money for land sold to the expressway will pay for infrastructure.
45.4 | The expressway will pass through the farmland seen here, and ultimately change the face of Baufeld. Land here is not yet slated for development, but don't rule it out once the expressway is opened.
45.5 | The railroad has now been torn-up to allow for the hill re-grading.
45.6 | Construction of the bridge to pass over the rail-line has begun, with several cranes being brought in.
45.7 | Work is underway on the other side of the rail track from the town. Preparation for the road-decks has begun, and the field has been removed to house the main construction base.
45.8 | The avenue now goes through a detour. Cranes have been brought in to begin building the SPUI interchange. Road deck grating is now well underway here.
45.9 | After several weeks, the new SPUI is completed. The interchange is not yet open as the expressway is obviously not completed. The avenue is scheduled to re-open in 2 weeks.
45.10 | Here is the avaenue overpass beginning. Soon retaining walls will be installed in the rail viaduct and for the overpass. Note the new train tunnel.
45.11 | A new neighbourhood is beginning construction. A house was bought and ton down to allow access to the neighbourhood. The farmland was sold by the farmer to the town, who in turn sold it to a developer conditionally.
45.12 | Bridge construction is rapidly progressing, with one approach now completed. The number of cranes has greatly increased as work progresses rapidly to avoid too many train disruptions.
REGION MAP| And to finish off, an aerial view of the region. Included is an outline of the communities we have viewed in windemere thus far. As you can see, Windemere is very much a work in progress, with more room to expand. Hope you like the view. 
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As always, I hope you've enjoyed this update and are looking forward to more! Comments and replies are always welcome.
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