vandy - 11-4-2010 at 06:49 PM
I decided to take my old route through Tecate...I really love the Ruta del Vino. Drove through yesterday (Wed) starting at 2PM.
I reset my odometer as soon as I crossed the border. 18.8 miles and 45 minutes later I was through all the construction and in the 110kph zone. That
made 16.6 miles of off-and-on construction.
Don't do this at night. Some very ambiguous lane markings, holes and rocks. That said, the road wasn't that bad; not like, say, the East Cape road.
My car and homemade trailer didn't even lose any lights or pieces.
David K - 11-4-2010 at 07:06 PM
Thanks Vandy... Fresh reports are GREAT!
chinolbz - 11-4-2010 at 09:06 PM
We chickened out and took free Mex 2, 2000, and the toll road instead. The toll fee was 68 pesos for a dual wheeled truck and a double axle trailer.
Well worth it IMHO. Chin
vandy - 11-5-2010 at 12:09 AM
Yup, Chin, you are probably right. It's not any toll that bothers me. I just like that nice peaceful scenic route that I am REALLY used to. 94 West
to Tecate is the nicest way from Phoenix, and then I just have to stick my nose south.
Sort of like I have to stop in El Centro every trip for a last pile of books from the thrift shop and good metal-handled flyswatters at the 99-cent
store. And the Home Depot for vegetable seeds.
I guess I've become a creature of habit.
Update 11/14/10
bobg333 - 11-16-2010 at 02:41 PM
We drove from the intersection of Mex 1 & 3 to Tecate in 1.5 hours on sunday. The construction started at the 1+00 mark and lasted about 25 min.
There were a few crews and a few machines working on sunday, but not many. Some of the detours would be difficult for a large, towed rig I think, but
what do I know, I'm a camper guy.
Bajahowodd - 11-16-2010 at 02:57 PM
I might add that in addition to avoiding it at night, don't even think about it during or just after rain.