bajaguy - 11-24-2014 at 09:16 PM
From Ron at the Talk Baja facebook page 11-24-14, 7:15PM
Due to a bridge collapse, the free road from La Mision to Ensenada has been closed. All traffic is being diverted to the Tecate-Ensenada road..
No further details at this time
Additional update 7:18PM
A section on the Free Road at kilometer 76 sank today and the Police has closed it..............
A fire in a storm type forced the temporary closure of the highway in both directions.
Crews are already working to repair the problem within the next hours, however, so far there is not a certain estimate.
The recommendation is that people who drive towards and back from Tijuana do so by opting for Ruta del Vino road.
The collapse is located near a slope off La Mission
Another report states one lane open
8:00PM
LIBRE UPDATE: Traffic flow just restored
to the Libre. Only cars and small trucks will be allowed through and speeds will be reduced. Larger trucks, RV's and trailers will continue to be
diverted to the Tecate route...
Clarification on bridge collapse
Apparently some type of wild land fire event burned around and possibly in a culvert under the roadway, compromising structural integrity. The "free"
road is open and repairs are underway. There was no actual "bridge" collapse.
Drive safe
[Edited on 11-25-2014 by bajaguy]
BornFisher - 11-24-2014 at 09:50 PM
Whoaaaaaaaa---- What a mess!!!!
Other than that, thanks for the info!!
rts551 - 11-24-2014 at 09:59 PM
Thank goodness there is a place where this kind of news can get out to everyone. hanks Ron Hoff
Jack Swords - 11-26-2014 at 03:18 PM
Does this affect the trip down from Tijuana through Ensenada and points south? Thanks.
Bridge/Road Repaired
bajaguy - 11-26-2014 at 04:26 PM
Road open, no problems
luv2fish - 11-26-2014 at 09:31 PM
I was reading an article yesterday about the old road and how it was originally built for horse carriages, and how there have been no improvements to
it in over 50 years. Unfortunately I cant find the article. If I may make a sugestion to the Mex Government, rather than invest $30 mil us in
Guadalupe
Valley that will more than likely benefit the wealthy, why not fix this F@#@# road that will benefit the entire state ???
http://www.el-mexicano.com.mx/informacion/noticias/1/3/estat...
[Edited on 11-27-2014 by luv2fish]
Bajahowodd - 11-27-2014 at 06:18 PM
How about engineering?
bajaspuds - 11-27-2014 at 08:44 PM
The free road section from La Mision to Ensenada - the only route open right now - was entirely repaved in recent months. It is narrow, steep and has
tight winding curves in a few areas, and some drivers go way too fast, but a lot of work has been done lately.