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Road conditions, Los Algodones to San Felipe

henshaw - 12-7-2016 at 10:26 AM

Anyone traveled from Los Algodones via. MX hwy 2 to Hwy 5 down to San Felipe? Wondering what I can expect to encounter
Appreciate any feedback.

Bajazly - 12-7-2016 at 10:33 AM

I drove it a few months ago and it is fine. Small 2 lane farm road to Mexicali but fine. If you try to take what looks like the shortcut down thru the farm land to come out further south on 5, be prepared for slow traffic and many little towns with many altos.

PaulW - 12-7-2016 at 03:03 PM

We drive that route frequently. No issues to report.
Directions to get to the toll road quickly:
Drive thru the border 2nd left, next right, left at the tee intersection. Follow the road along the canal with no right turns. Right at the toll road merge to the highway. Speed on the 2 lane is typically 60mph. Speed bumps are inconsequential even for a big truck.
At the SF exit merge right onto Hwy 5 heading North then make a U turn at first chance to head south. 22 peso toll at SF exit.

On the Toll road make sure you take the flyover to San Felipe/ Tijuana otherwise you end up in the interior of Mexicali.

[Edited on 12-7-2016 by PaulW]

henshaw - 12-7-2016 at 04:31 PM

Thanks, I think I'll take that route through Los Algodones and take Hwy 2 over to Hwy 5 as you suggested. The current detour on Hwy 8 if far to long. Thanks again for the info.

rts551 - 12-7-2016 at 05:09 PM

Why not use San Luis? You can get right on 2. I guess it depends on where you are coming from.

PaulW - 12-7-2016 at 06:14 PM

Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
Why not use San Luis? You can get right on 2. I guess it depends on where you are coming from.

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I avoid SL because of the traffic from Yuma to the border. N issues with traffic going to Algo.
Disadvantage of Algodones is the very strict customs and Migration cause delays.
Still much better than SL.

mtnpop - 12-7-2016 at 07:40 PM

bypass around Yuma on the east side 195 cuts out a big chunk of the traffic... drops in just a few blocks from the gate at San Luis. easy peasy....
we will use it back north this Sunday...
no lights or traffic until you get to SL
Heading south on 5 from 2 a lot of the highway was resurfaced last year and is all in good condition.... we use this route every time now.. especially coming from the east on I8
not as squirrely as out of Alg. to 2

CortezBlue - 12-7-2016 at 09:32 PM

I am making the assumption that you are coming from Phx or from AZ

If so, when heading into Yuma, stop at Fry's on Fortuna and get fuel.

Get back on 8 west and exit at Araby Rd. South

This is a new 4 lane connection to San Luis. It is very fast and will get you to Hwy 5 via Hwy 2 faster than going through Los Algadones.

Also you miss the california check point.

rts551 - 12-8-2016 at 07:03 AM

Quote: Originally posted by PaulW  
Quote: Originally posted by rts551  
Why not use San Luis? You can get right on 2. I guess it depends on where you are coming from.

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I avoid SL because of the traffic from Yuma to the border. N issues with traffic going to Algo.
Disadvantage of Algodones is the very strict customs and Migration cause delays.
Still much better than SL.


What mtnpop and Cortezblue said....very easy, no traffic and I find the border folks to be easier at San Luis.

CortezBlue - 12-8-2016 at 08:12 AM

PS

I forgot to say, that in San Luis they have installed a bypass around the town that takes you directly to the border crossing. It is much better than in the past

dizzyspots - 12-9-2016 at 07:21 AM

What they ^^^^ all said...Yuma bypass....San Luis bypass...then easy peasy...a couple of bucks for the toll but WAAAY quicker than negotiating the farms south of Algodones....

PaulW - 12-9-2016 at 08:13 PM

Lear something new all the time
Thanks.