BajaNomad - any chance on Highway 1 opening

any chance on Highway 1 opening

Binger - 1-24-2010 at 12:52 PM

Hi guys, I know there are other forums o this subject but planning on crossing border at Tecate on this Friday. Does anyone think there is a chance the road will be open in some form south of Ensenada to get to Cabo. I am trying to plan my trip. If it looks impossible I am going to plan b. Any feedbeack greatly appreciated. Thanks

woody with a view - 1-24-2010 at 12:57 PM

friday? plan b...

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just go!

[Edited on 1-24-2010 by woody in ob]

Bajahowodd - 1-24-2010 at 01:37 PM

With the exception of another major weather event, you will be able to make it. Just be prepared for delays in the areas where bridges were damaged. in other words, don't make any appointments or dinner reservations in Cabo for Saturday evening! Or even Sunday, for that matter.

BajaNomad - 1-24-2010 at 02:05 PM

As noted, it depends on the weather this week again. Sounds like the water flow has diminished enough that traffic is already starting to move around most of these downed bridges, and there should be an expectation that these areas would have a lot of thru-traffic by next week. Again, barring any further inclement weather.

WOW NICE FISH

amirravon - 1-25-2010 at 04:04 AM

mulegemichael - 1-25-2010 at 05:35 AM

nice fish????

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desandmarla - 1-25-2010 at 06:15 AM

As of 6 pm last night no tickets were being sold by ABC Bus going north or south of Ensenada. You can buy a ticket from TJ to Ensenada. Woohoo!! They said to call back every day as the Federal Police will advise them when they can get around the bridges safely. Over the years we have always been told that when the buses can flow so can you.

Estrella - 1-25-2010 at 09:03 AM

Well we are going to cross at SY today. What would be a good place with secure parking-pulling a small trailer-in Ensenada. Never stayed there on our way south before. Figured that would be a good place to stay until traffic was flowing and not floating!

toneart - 1-25-2010 at 09:30 AM

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Originally posted by amirravon "Nice Fish!"

He runs the glass bottom tour boat under the El Rosario Bridge.

[Edited on 1-25-2010 by toneart]

Mulegena - 1-25-2010 at 09:47 AM

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Originally posted by toneart

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Originally posted by amirravon "Nice Fish!"

He runs the glass bottom tour boat under the El Rosario Bridge.

[Edited on 1-25-2010 by toneart]

... and Tony organized the Mulege Overpass Brown Water Surfing Contest this last September. :cool:

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desandmarla - 1-25-2010 at 09:50 AM

Go through Ensenada and after Costco and Walmart look for the Estero Beach turnoff. It's a little pricey but safe. If you want to wait it out in Punta Banda on the beach, there is La Jolla Beach Camp right on the beach or Villarino's next door, on the beach but enclosed and full hookups. All three of these are good options. You might have a better chance of wifi at Estero Beach but in Punta Banda you will make lots of friends and be able to keep up to date on the road status. I would not go further south as that's when the road problems start. I will post any changes I know are factual.

tripledigitken - 1-25-2010 at 09:52 AM

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Originally posted by Estrella
Well we are going to cross at SY today. What would be a good place with secure parking-pulling a small trailer-in Ensenada. Never stayed there on our way south before. Figured that would be a good place to stay until traffic was flowing and not floating!

Have you considered a ferry from the Mainland to either La Paz or Santa Rosalia? It is expensive, but so are hotels waiting.

Ken

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desandmarla - 1-25-2010 at 10:00 AM

Lots of people here have tried the ferry in Santa Rosalia but for some reason they are not answering. Enrique here at Mallarimo's is continually calling them but says perhaps due to the winds until today they might not have been sailing??? Some that have come North say that the ferry is sitting out in the lee of the island but it does not move. Just sharing what I hear!!

toneart - 1-25-2010 at 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by desandmarla
Lots of people here have tried the ferry in Santa Rosalia but for some reason they are not answering. Enrique here at Mallarimo's is continually calling them but says perhaps due to the winds until today they might not have been sailing??? Some that have come North say that the ferry is sitting out in the lee of the island but it does not move. Just sharing what I hear!!

That ferry often cancels trips if it is too windy. It's sketchy. Even if someone reports by going to the terminal, that's no guarantee that it will run the next day. From what I understand, you wouldn't want to be on it when it is windy. :no:

The only thing you can do is show up and take your chances.

tripledigitken - 1-25-2010 at 10:23 AM

Tony,

That can be a hairy ride crossing on the Ferry no doubt.

I did it round trip back in 1978. Puerto Vallarta to Cabo, which was planned. Then an unplanned crossing from Santa Rosalia to the Mainland when storms caused the same problems as today. A friend and I were traveling the mainland by train from Mexicali to Tepic, bus to Barra de Navidad, ferry to Cabo and bus to Tijuana was the plan. Washed out bridge in El Rosario mixed it up a bit back then as well.

You always have to keep your options open!

Ken

toneart - 1-25-2010 at 10:24 AM

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Originally posted by Mulegena

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Originally posted by toneart

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Originally posted by amirravon "Nice Fish!"

He runs the glass bottom tour boat under the El Rosario Bridge.

[Edited on 1-25-2010 by toneart]

... and Tony organized the Mulege Overpass Brown Water Surfing Contest this last September. :cool:

True! This fall, the river reaching a brown water class V... as those in Jungle Jims catch the first waft, I'll be zipping by in my raft. You are welcome to join, Mulegena, but I would advise keeping your mouth shut, or at least screen the spray through your teeth, like this>>>> :tumble:

Life in Mulege is an Adventure! :yes:

Pescador - 1-25-2010 at 11:06 AM

The reported boat that is parked in the lee of the island is an ore boat that is waiting for a load of gypsum at San Marcos Island. It has nothing to do with the ferry which sailed this morning with a full load. Tony's report that it can get a bit bumpy when sailing in heavy winds is accurate and this is a slow ferry that is a pretty small boat. The office is usually only open a few hours before sailing and for a small while after and is not open 24/7. You can also get info on the website www.ferrysantarosalia.com For anyone that is in a hurry to get north, that might be an option but this time of the year they sail when they can and I have seen delays for up to 4 or 5 days when the winds are howling from the North.

[Edited on 1-25-2010 by Pescador]

Bajahowodd - 1-25-2010 at 11:33 AM

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Hotel San Nicolas has fenced parking with 24 hour security guard. Nice rooms, casino within the building, and less expensive than Estero Beach. Plus, you're close in to town with many dining options. That is, unless you're planning to stay in the trailer. Then, forget what I'm saying.

backninedan - 1-26-2010 at 12:54 PM

I made the drive from ensenada to loreto last night, tough but do-able

El Comadante Loco - 1-26-2010 at 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by back nine
I made the drive from ensenada to loreto last night, tough but do-able

Glad you made it safely.. How long did it take you to get to Loreto? How was the road, wash outs and detours from Ensenada to Catavina..

Thanks

BajaGringo - 1-26-2010 at 10:39 PM

Policia Federal de Caminos told me just a few hours ago that the road will be open to all traffic tonight. Bridges at San Vicente and Vicente Guerrero will both have repairs/bypasses operating. They ask that folks wait to tomorrow to try it so they can get the backlog of waiting trucks/cars/busses back on the road.

They expect the highway to be flowing with normal traffic by tomorrow...

toneart - 1-26-2010 at 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo
Policia Federal de Caminos told me just a few hours ago that the road will be open to all traffic tonight. Bridges at San Vicente and Vicente Guerrero will both have repairs/bypasses operating. They ask that folks wait to tomorrow to try it so they can get the backlog of waiting trucks/cars/busses back on the road.

They expect the highway to be flowing with normal traffic by tomorrow...

This sounds reasonable! :yes:

David K - 1-27-2010 at 08:40 AM

Posted 43 minutes after yours, Tony... in the other thread:

posted on 1-26-2010 at 10:44 PM

Fuel delivered...Jan 26, 2010 / 10:23pm

We just received a truck pipe of fuel at the BajaCactus Gas Station in El Rosario... it comes from Ensenada and was one of the first heavy vehicles to cross over the damaged area in Col. Guerrero. We ordered this delivery as soon as we realized what was happening (last Friday) and therefore this delivery was one of the first in line waiting.

The truck driver told us that, between Ensenada and El Rosario, the only really rough and still difficult place to cross over is the repaired bridge in Col. Guerrero. He said that the temporary repairs made "felt kind of soft"... he was worried they will not hold for long... however, remember he was one of the first to cross and he was carrying over 40 tons of fuel.

He also mentioned that now, any type of vehicle can cross over all the areas where the bridges were down, with some difficulties at Col. Guerrero but they can cross.

Let us hope things continue to get better from here on.

Antonio Munoz
BajaCactus

toneart - 1-27-2010 at 10:16 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Posted 43 minutes after yours, Tony... in the other thread:

posted on 1-26-2010 at 10:44 PM

Fuel delivered...Jan 26, 2010 / 10:23pm

We just received a truck pipe of fuel at the BajaCactus Gas Station in El Rosario... it comes from Ensenada and was one of the first heavy vehicles to cross over the damaged area in Col. Guerrero. We ordered this delivery as soon as we realized what was happening (last Friday) and therefore this delivery was one of the first in line waiting.

The truck driver told us that, between Ensenada and El Rosario, the only really rough and still difficult place to cross over is the repaired bridge in Col. Guerrero. He said that the temporary repairs made "felt kind of soft"... he was worried they will not hold for long... however, remember he was one of the first to cross and he was carrying over 40 tons of fuel.

He also mentioned that now, any type of vehicle can cross over all the areas where the bridges were down, with some difficulties at Col. Guerrero but they can cross.

Let us hope things continue to get better from here on.

Antonio Munoz
BajaCactus

Cool!

Thanks, David. I did see this this morning. I am going to go for it, crossing the border on Sunday or Monday. :bounce:

Has anybody been through the construction zone in Ruta Vino/Guadalupe Valley (Tecate to Ensenada route)? Has it dried out sufficiently? I will be towing my boat. I have been going through Tecate for years and prefer it.

David K - 1-27-2010 at 12:13 PM

Have a safe trip Tony!

Bajahowodd - 1-27-2010 at 12:18 PM

Wish I could help you on the question on Guadalupe Valley, other than the last posts I recall noted there are still several miles of detour. What with the rain... Maybe someone will try it before you take off. Safe trip. Hope to stop in next month.

toneart - 1-27-2010 at 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Wish I could help you on the question on Guadalupe Valley, other than the last posts I recall noted there are still several miles of detour. What with the rain... Maybe someone will try it before you take off. Safe trip. Hope to stop in next month.

I was on it in November. For me the road construction was no big deal. Of course my current concern is the condition of the zone after all the rain. If it is big mud hole I will not go that way. McQuerry is going north through there today or tomorrow. I asked him on another thread to report as soon as he can.

If any Nomads are at The Baja Cactus Hotel in El Rosario, I have a reservation for Sunday night. Rm 104 is what they told me. I hope to be there before dark. Feel free to knock on the door. If I am not in, I will probably be at Mama Espinoza's. :yes:

Thank you, Howard and David K. too!

[Edited on 1-28-2010 by toneart]

toneart - 1-27-2010 at 05:05 PM

MulegeMichael just reported on the other string that the Tecate-Ensenada road was no more problem than before the rain. That's good news! Thank you Michael! See ya in Mulege.