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mojo_norte
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Heads up people crossing at Tecate
from today's BPE ...
Courtesy of the Ventana View: Heads up people crossing at Tecate! As of October 27 at 9am construction at border. Normally you would go through the
border and inspection and go straight through the traffic light, not now, construction! Be warned if you go left at the light you continue past more
construction which continues until you end up going up an incredibly narrow and STEEP hill! If you are driving anything bigger than an SUV this is a
very dangerous and potentially disastrous way to go, you may have to back down because there is nowhere to turn around. I would highly recommend going
RIGHT at the lights because left is a disaster and has no road marking for detours. I don't know what is to the right but it has to be better than
going left. Bien Viejo.
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vandenberg
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Quote: Originally posted by mojo_norte  | from today's BPE ...
Courtesy of the Ventana View: Heads up people crossing at Tecate! As of October 27 at 9am construction at border. Normally you would go through the
border and inspection and go straight through the traffic light, not now, construction! Be warned if you go left at the light you continue past more
construction which continues until you end up going up an incredibly narrow and STEEP hill! If you are driving anything bigger than an SUV this is a
very dangerous and potentially disastrous way to go, you may have to back down because there is nowhere to turn around. I would highly recommend going
RIGHT at the lights because left is a disaster and has no road marking for detours. I don't know what is to the right but it has to be better than
going left. Bien Viejo. |
Came through there just a few days ago and didn't have any issues. Drove the same ways as always and got to the border without any problem. How ever,
unless you're familiar with the way to get to the border, it's still the same old Mexican way, incompetent and stupid. No wonder Tecate cops up their
quota. But, surprise, surprise. Not a soul at the crossing. First time this has happened in 30 some years of crossing. Even 25 some years ago there
were always 2 to 3 cars ahead of us at the old crossing.
[Edited on 11-1-2015 by vandenberg]
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John M
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construction
is it on the US side?
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dtbushpilot
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The post is referring to crossing Southbound. The road at the bottom of the hill is closed for blocks with no detour signs or consideration for local
traffic (I know everybody finds this hard to believe). I went left a couple of times and it would be really bad if you are driving a large vehicle or
towing a trailer. I think turning right after crossing and looking for a way around the road destruction would be a good idea.
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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windgrrl
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The Google seems to present options for a go around, but would appreciate current reports about successful circumnavigation from Mex customs South to
Mex 3. Will be hauling a small utility trailer and have responsibility as primary navigator.
Gracias, and God or somebody willing help me,
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When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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BAJA.DESERT.RAT
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Hola,
i posted the warning on bloodydecks, a fishing website and here is a response to go around the construction.
this is a copy and paste....
To the right heads west towards Tijuana. You can go a few blocks west then drop down into town to catch the old highway to Ensenada, which is better
then crossing entire Tijuana to the main road to Ensenada. Another tip... drive slow through Tecate. The cops there work for tips, if you know what I
mean.
i hope this helps.
BIEN SALUD, DA RAT
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tiotomasbcs
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If you turn left be careful. Some locals said "sigueme". At the foot of the big hill take wiggle right. You end up near the interesection where
you are heading to cross over north. You will see people going nto border just reverse the direction. Tio
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Bob53
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| Quote: Originally posted by vandenberg | | But, surprise, surprise. Not a soul at the crossing. First time this has happened in 30 some years of crossing. Even 25 some years ago there were
always 2 to 3 cars ahead of us at the old crossing. |
Shhhhhhhh, don't you want to keep it that way???
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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lanesykes
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Tecate construction bypass
Here is a short link to google maps for a route around the construction: https://goo.gl/maps/yAC73rUbv7K2
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monoloco
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Good old???
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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David K
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Very cool route!!
Thank you for making that map.
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BajaRun
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I'm towing a trailer and crossing at Tecate Monday and going east on the Mex2. Does this construction effect the eastbound 2 ?
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MexicoDiesel
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To supplement the map above, here are the written instructions which led to creation of the map.
TECATE CROSSING DURING ROAD WORKS
1.
After clearing customs, turn right at the next intersection on to “Revolucion”.
(There is a road works sign at this intersection blocking the usual way down the hill).
2.
Drive along Revolucion and turn left at the 6th intersection on to “Eufracio Santana”.
(The five streets you pass to get to this point are “Presidente Elias”, “Presidente Alvaro Obregon”, “Presidente Adolfo de la Huerta”, “Venunstian”,
and “Aldrete”).
3.
Follow “Eufracio Santana” to the 9th intersection, which is a major 4 lane highway with a median called “Boulevard Defensores de Baja California”.
4.
Go straight across the intersection. “Eufracio Santana” now becomes “Av Nuevo Leon”.
5.
Follow “Av Nuevo Leon” for about 1km, during which it becomes a 4 lane highway with a median. (You will cross a railway track, and go under a
pedestrian overpass before the 4 lane section). Watch out for a big bump at/near the first set of lights.
6.
When “Av Nuevo Leon” meets the next 4 lane highway, after about 1km, turn right. This is the Tecate-Ensenada Highway and you will be uphill from the
bridge and McDonalds.
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rts551
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Excellent, and did not have to go through 50 pictures and maps.
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TecateRay
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If you are heading east from Tecate you can now:
1.Turn left at the first light
2.Turn right at last street before steep uphill.
3. Go downhill past the hospital
4. Turn left at the light
You will be on the main road heading out of town towards Mexicali.
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ligui
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Thanks for the couple of pictures and maps and all information .
 Helps to solve the  for some of us .
Got Baja !
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Maron
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Good info, any idea when it will be completed?
Thanks to all that reported.
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lanesykes
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We crossed at Tecate on 7 Nov using the suggested west route from another post. That new route worked just fine. In fact, I may continue to use that
route. There was one small hitch. When we made the left turn onto “Santana”, there was a large pile of dirt and some construction. Turned out not to
be a problem and was easy to maneuver around in my extended van. Here is a link to the route:
https://goo.gl/maps/yAC73rUbv7K2.
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BajaRun
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| Quote: Originally posted by TecateRay | If you are heading east from Tecate you can now:
1.Turn left at the first light
2.Turn right at last street before steep uphill.
3. Go downhill past the hospital
4. Turn left at the light
You will be on the main road heading out of town towards Mexicali. |
Thanks for the info!!
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Don L
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I will be crossing the border next week, south bound. Has construction been completed, or is it still necessary to detour?
MexicoDiesel, thank you for the detailed instructions for detouring construction if necessary.
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