I always get lost turning right out of the border crossing - turning left is well marked, but last time I tried it I followed the signs and turned on
the usual left to Rio Hardy but found huge construction going on and had to backtrack, of course getting lost, but finally lucked onto highway 5 - Is
the route open now? Heading down to BOLA for thanksgiving - Thanks in advance.Udo - 9-15-2024 at 11:08 AM
Lot may change between now and t-giving…
The google maps “traffic” view works great for mexicali; app shows road closures, and real-time traffic speeds in red/ylw/grn.
Map app will give you real-time directions, so you wont get lost relying on signs.
Which way?
John M - 9-15-2024 at 01:15 PM
We just came south from Calexico east. Make a right turn out of the port of entry for 1.7 miles. There are huge signs showing left turn for San
Felipe., You turn onto a nice wide street which you stay on for 5.1 miles. It makes a couple of curves but you just stay in the center lane. In 5.1
miles on this street you will make a left turn onto Highway 5. There is another big overhead sign showing a left to San Felipe at this turn. As you
approach this left turn you will see a Kenworth dealer on your left as a point of reference.
Right after this left onto Highway 5, stay in the left two lanes to go into a short underpass. There was no construction a week ago.
John Mfreediverbrian - 9-15-2024 at 05:06 PM
One time going north bound to to the east Gate i saw a big 4x4 camper turning off hwy 5 to enter the crossing from the east. I continued on hwy 5
and entered the crossing from the west. I saw the same big camper right next to me at the boarder. I don't think it is any difference between
directions. It's just what you feel comfortable with and toss in a construction zone it's any one's guess. marv sherrill - 9-15-2024 at 05:56 PM
Thanks John, I may try that next time - I have been (and 3 of my friends) scammed by cars ramming us on the side of our trucks and demanding money, so
I have avoided going through town -
Udo and Lee, I also prefer the left turn into the industrial areas BUT last time it was closed off due to construction after quite a few miles of
driving. My question was- is it open now? ThanksBoenBaja - 9-15-2024 at 06:46 PM
According to Google Maps (set on default with map details on Traffic) you should be able to turn left and stay on C. Novena all the way to Mex 2 (Calz
Gustavo Vildosola Castro), turn right and go to Blvr. Venustiano Carranzo, turn left and continue on to Mex 5. This should allow you to bypass the
aforementioned construction.marv sherrill - 9-22-2024 at 03:01 PM
thanks Boen!BeachSeeker - 9-22-2024 at 05:53 PM
Construction on Blvr. Venustiano Carranzo SOUTHBOUND. Take Novena to the 92, Calzado Rotario Internacional, then make your way to Venustiano Carranzo.
NORTHBOUND Venustiano Carranzo is complete and you can take it to Calzado Indepencia then left turn to Novena.PaulW - 9-23-2024 at 06:31 AM
Have not seen any recent reports for Mexicali east going north.
I wonder about the construction?
Mexicali East going South
PaulW - 3-10-2025 at 09:03 AM
Yes, Construction is done. Not sure about the flyover because I could not see traffic way up there.
New flyover interchange is at the intersection of Blvd Venestiano and Lazaro Card##as
Both routes below use left turn when exiting the border.
• Blvd Venestiano
From east crossing using the old traditional route to San Felipe.
The route from the border that takes the right turn at the airport Hwy. Then left at Venestiano. Follow Signs to Rio Hardy. I suspect it will
eventually take you over the high flyover at the new interchange?? I probably will never test that route because Novena is so much easier. Blvd
Venestiano is still exists all the way to Hwy 5. Turn left at Hwy 5 and the signal light and Pemex
(Now double left turn with a working signal)
• Novena
From East crossing using the route to San Felipe.
At Airport highway go straight - Result Calle Novena
Follow Novena south to highway 92 (See image)
Stay in the right lane because of the heavy traffic using the left 3 lanes to the large shopping center.
Turn right at Hwy 92 (image)
Turn right on Lazaro Card##as
Get in the LEFT lane ASAP (Wait on the shoulder until traffic clears).
See the new SanFelipe sign for left turn
Pass under the new Flyover interchange onto Blvd Venestiano.
Note passing LG factory and crossing Hwy 2 and railroad tracks. No turns.
(Road is much improved)
Turn left at Hwy 5 at the signal light and Pemex
(Now double left turn with a working signal)
[Edited on 3-10-2025 by PaulW]surfhat - 3-10-2025 at 11:21 AM
Pardon my temporary diversion for a report on my crossing the border north in Tecate last Wed. morning before noon. I drove all the way to the Mex.
guards directing traffic at the border with barely a handful of cars ahead of me.
5 to 10 minutes wait at the most!
It still happens! haha
I do remember that border crossing when it was a single guard in his booth. chatolj - 3-10-2025 at 07:28 PM
If you want to turn right, just go a mile or so along the fence until you see a small park looking island. Make a left there and stay on it till you
hit the 5.
