BajaNomad

washout road info???? hilary

Bob and Susan - 8-19-2023 at 12:03 PM

does anyone have any info on road conditions hwy5 to mexicali?

or hwy one santa rosalia to mexicali????

lots of water here

RFClark - 8-19-2023 at 12:26 PM

How much is “a lot of water”?

RFClark - 8-19-2023 at 01:46 PM

As of 30 min ago our friends in San Ignacio were hanging out in Rice & Beans parking lot. It had stopped raining and the power was still on.

Bob and Susan - 8-19-2023 at 02:02 PM

Quote: Originally posted by RFClark  
How much is “a lot of water”?


here on the bay in mulege we are at about 4 inches
no wind yet just rain

we are looking for road closures

mtgoat666 - 8-19-2023 at 02:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
does anyone have any info on road conditions hwy5 to mexicali?

or hwy one santa rosalia to mexicali????

lots of water here


The hurricane is still off BCS. Worst of storm has not yet gotten to northern Baja. Likely that road washouts have haven’t happened yet

RFClark - 8-19-2023 at 11:34 PM

Hwy 5 was reported closed north of San Felipe this evening.

Hwy 1 is reported to have numerous problems between Loreto and San Ignacio due to heavy rain.

Bob and Susan - 8-20-2023 at 06:06 AM

santa rosalia grade has a big hole across the road...

its closed now....

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=310932211443033&set...


[Edited on 8-20-2023 by Bob and Susan]

srgrade8-20-2023.jpg - 123kB

azucena - 8-20-2023 at 06:08 AM

Santa Rosalia is reporting heavy flooding, with hi way 1 impassable, and a washout on Cuesta del Infierno. Not a good time to be travelling. They will have it sorted out in a few days..

Bob and Susan - 8-20-2023 at 06:20 AM

mulege today from a news source

https://www.facebook.com/reel/3389989571326861

Bob and Susan - 8-20-2023 at 06:25 AM

santa rosalia near school at the front of town
i assume lots of rocks on the road there


https://twitter.com/astiller0/status/1693059503242072068?s=4...

dutra - 8-20-2023 at 07:25 AM

Any news from BOLA?

4x4abc - 8-20-2023 at 08:46 AM

power and internet are out in most areas hit by the storm
don't expect much information before early week

bajadogs - 8-20-2023 at 02:56 PM

CNN just showed a raging river through Santa Rosalia that included fatalities. It looked devastating. Just a rainy day here in Carlsbad CA. I am hoping for the best for everyone.

AKgringo - 8-20-2023 at 03:48 PM

I am wearing a Bahia Asuncion T-shirt today, thinking about the folks there!

Sweetwater - 8-20-2023 at 03:58 PM

I got the report about the fatality in Santa Rosalita and video that seems to be the destruction of the Eifel Church in town. I haven't been able to moto the peninsula for 5 years now and miss the Baja experiences immensely. A shoutout to those who live in the toughest place I know. Buona Sera Baja

https://youtu.be/7qr91dJvbqs

David K - 8-20-2023 at 06:46 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Sweetwater  
I got the report about the fatality in Santa Rosalita and video that seems to be the destruction of the Eifel Church in town. I haven't been able to moto the peninsula for 5 years now and miss the Baja experiences immensely. A shoutout to those who live in the toughest place I know. Buona Sera Baja

https://youtu.be/7qr91dJvbqs


The video you linked is not showing storm damage. Can you try again with the link you mentioned? Thank you.

David K - 8-20-2023 at 06:48 PM

Quote: Originally posted by dutra  
Any news from BOLA?


The highway at the new bridge just before seeing town is washed out. As with so many other places, the bridge is fine but the few feet of highway connecting to it is washed asway.

AKgringo - 8-20-2023 at 06:58 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  


The highway at the new bridge just before seeing town is washed out. As with so many other places, the bridge is fine but the few feet of highway connecting to it is washed asway.


It was that way last year after "Kay" had her way with the peninsula. I think I was one of the first vehicles to make it through the road southward to El Arco.

I bet that it is a challenge again right now!

David K - 8-20-2023 at 07:20 PM

Yes, for sure...
and it was Sept. 8 +/- a day as I recall?
Thank you for helping to inform us, AK!!!

RFClark - 8-20-2023 at 09:18 PM

The approaches to the bridge at the rest area south of the Rancho Grande market in Gonzaga bay washed out and it’s possible the bridge is gone too.

David K - 8-21-2023 at 07:02 PM

The bridge is still there, in the video, but the approach isn't.

Arroyo Santa María (A. Las Arrastras) Bridge Detour OPEN

David K - 8-23-2023 at 09:13 AM

Five miles south of Gonzaga Bay Gas Station/ Km. 155 bridge, with north end washed out:

Gonzaga Bridge Detour 8-23-23.jpg - 50kB

RFClark - 8-23-2023 at 04:46 PM

David,

We’re probably headed back south around 9/8 i’ll post pictures as we go if the internet is back up.

Bob and Susan - 8-24-2023 at 05:27 AM

hwy 1 is open ....no problems...everything looks normal

David K - 8-24-2023 at 05:48 AM

Quote: Originally posted by RFClark  
David,

We’re probably headed back south around 9/8 i’ll post pictures as we go if the internet is back up.


Awesome... drive safe!

Hwy 1

geraldalexander7 - 8-24-2023 at 06:48 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Bob and Susan  
hwy 1 is open ....no problems...everything looks normal


Thru Santa Rosalia?
Today we are departing Los Angeles going to La Paz.
Tijuana to La Paz has no major problems?
Thanks

David K - 8-24-2023 at 08:36 AM

Bob is south of Mulegé at the beautiful Playa Frambes Resort! www.mulege.org

Bob and Susan - 8-25-2023 at 12:58 PM

santa rosalia is clear...

all boulders have been removed

lots of people shopping there

hwy one is normal and fast

semi trucks at mex5 ready to use it today