Highway 1 Road conditions LATEST UPDATE In spite of the travel warnings many of you are going to make the drive down Highway 1 regardless, so if you must go, please keep a few things in mind... Based on some of the latest information available, traffic is currently flowing in both directions without too much trouble to Guerrero Negro. There is still some water at the vado in Cataviña but it is not enough to cause problems as long as you exercise extreme precaution and drive slowly. Gasoline is available in El Rosario and with some limited availability in Guerrero Negro. Supplies of fuel there are in great regional demand and expect possible long lines. Delays of as much as several hours are typical, waiting for additional fuel to arrive by truck. Past Guerrero Negro the road is open but with a lot of limitations and potential problems. The government has made the road passable at several spots around the Guerrero Negro area with some quick regrading work. The road is currently drivable but very rough at times. Make sure your tires are in good shape with a lot of tread and a good spare. The availability of gasoline south of Guerrero Negro is quite limited with no guarantee you will be able to fill your tank. Where you find a station selling gasoline, expect long lines. Gasoline in BCS is currently being rationed with priority given to emergency aid and disaster response. A truck pulling in to fill the tanks at a gasoline station where you are waiting may be called off to go deliver somewhere else, without warning. The mid section of the peninsula also suffered a lot of flood damage in locations and some communities may not currently be equipped to handle services such as food, gas and lodging as normal. The further south you go, expect more potential problems with road conditions, gasoline availability and communications. There still is very limited information for many areas, especially once you leave Highway 1. Due to the current breakdown in communications, any accident or road emergency response will be extremely slow or even none. If you are going to make the drive, be sure to keep your tank full, check your tires, all fluids and make sure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition for the trip. Pack lots of extra water, snacks and extra medications you may be taking. Best to wait but if you must travel right now, be careful, take extreme precaution and drive safely.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 03:55:04 +0000
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