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norte
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HWY 5 bridge washout by Gonzaga
The new road is washed out. Lots of pictures and good road reports over on Talk Baja. For those that do not do Facebook, Can't help you out.
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RFClark
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Hi, we got almost 6” of rain today at KM 46 on Hwy 5 south of San Felipe. Water is running down the arroyo next to the house. There seems to be a
lot of beach erosion from the wind (30 mph or so). They are working on Hwy 5 between KM60 and KM75 so it is likely in really bad shape around KM60
where the wash crosses Hwy 5. More news tomorrow after it’s light. Seems like power was off in San Felipe today too.
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Ken Cooke
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 Lots of damage-worthy pics. These are some San Felipe images from earlier
today.
 
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David K
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Thanks Ken for the photos!
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norte
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and thank the original posters at Talk Baja as well.
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Zola
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Norte, thank you for the information and photos.
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. Dr. Seuss
Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it. George Bernard Shaw
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bajapedro
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Appreciate info and conditions as able, and thanx for photos.
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BajaDanD
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I've stayed at that hotel, bottom picture.
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BajaDanD
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We are heading down next Saturday taking the 5 down to the 1 and south from there can't wait for the adventure what's the word on Hurricane Sergio
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I received an update from some folks at Gonzaga. Not looking too good.
"""There is a bridge washed out at K122, or 15 miles north of Gonzaga. You can get around on the west side with clearance and 4 wheel drive. They
met XXXX at the washout and he said there were 3 or 4 more washouts before Huerfanito.
One is impossible to pass. They are trying to get reports on Hwy. 1 now."""
Have also heard that the military is closing the 5 from Mexicali to Gonzaga for 3-4 days.
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willardguy
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 what a mess!
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caj13
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ah common, how could that Be!
I have it on irrefutable authority (mtgoat 666) that the whole storm was a nothingburger.
so ? Fake News?
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ddonnell
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Just got another update:
Currently no way to get to Gonzaga. 15 washouts that require 4wd and one that is impassable. On Hwy 1, Catavina is "under water".
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Catavina "dips" are often wet even after periods of no storms....but the storms really fill them up. They also seem to always be broken up pavement
at their low points.
Don't believe everything you think....
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I've always wondered why they wouldn't build bridges to span the Catavina dips. Aside from the obvious monetary reasons, it seems best to let the
arroyos swell/retreat beneath a structure then to always be in a constant state of repair/restoration.
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SFandH
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One problem with Catavina is it is in the middle of nowhere. Long commute for the workers or a camp needs to be set-up. A complication.
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by OCEANUS  | | I've always wondered why they wouldn't build bridges to span the Catavina dips. Aside from the obvious monetary reasons, it seems best to let the
arroyos swell/retreat beneath a structure then to always be in a constant state of repair/restoration. |
Bridges cost a lot. A lot!
The arroyo xings in catavina are cheap. When they are undriveable, it’s for just a few hours, perhaps a day.
For the limited traffic, existing xings are adequate, and very thrifty!
[Edited on 10-3-2018 by mtgoat666]
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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| Quote: Originally posted by caj13 |
ah common, how could that Be!
I have it on irrefutable authority (mtgoat 666) that the whole storm was a nothingburger.
so ? Fake News? |
In so cal the weatherman was wrong! Barely a sprinkle!
Nothing burger! Medium rare, No cheese!
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
Prefered gender pronoun: the royal we
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freediverbrian
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The hardest thing for a goat to eat is it's own words
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David K
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Photo by Heather posted today on Facebook's Puertecitos Happenings page. This is around Km. 122 (between Cinco Islas, Okie Landing and Punta Bufeo.
Another says Km. 128):
[Edited on 10-3-2018 by David K]
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