Dostortas Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Just a heads up if you’re heading into Guad, give yourself extra time, they’ve started construction on the highway so it’s down to 2 lanes as the left lane is blocked off and being designated for detouring traffic heading towards Chapala as they will soon be closing off a stretch of the highway towards Chapala for road work. Was on the road by 8:30 but didn’t reach Costco at Rafael Sanzio until 10:40. It was very slow starting about 3km’s before the airport until the returno for the macro highway and The Tapatio. The parking lot at Costco is limited with 50% capacity, after waiting 30 minutes in line with no movement, most of us opted to park at the mall and walk over. A bit cumbersome to have to lug your purchases across 6 lanes of traffic to get to your car. Costco parking lot is blocked only allowing for entry on one side and exit on the other side. Also, they were checking ID with proof of date of birth required before entering Costco. I saw several members turned away. If you have an appointment in Guad, I advise you to check the traffic beforehand and plan accordingly. Perhaps the Costco on Lopez Mateo is easier to navigate at least until the restrictions have eased. Safe travels everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I am surprised that Costco is checking ID's since its a club. Thanks for the traffic update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desafinada Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Has anyone driven to Guadalajara recently? I would like to know if the backup described is still happening. I have a dr appt I must go to next week. It's not for shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Much better to go in via Lopez Mateos at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 It is still happening, down to reduced lanes, as of yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 43 minutes ago, AndyPanda said: It is still happening, down to reduced lanes, as of yesterday. That project can be expected to go on for quite some time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 The project is supposed to take 2 month, but this being Mexico... Costco should be open to everyone starting tomorrow, unless there is some announcement to the contrary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 On 2/5/2021 at 1:30 PM, HoneyBee said: I am surprised that Costco is checking ID's since its a club. Thanks for the traffic update. They can because they are a club. The lockdown is supposed to end at midnight tonight. Will Costco change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmetzger Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Wouldn't the road from Jocotepec be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 4 hours ago, cedros said: They can because they are a club. The lockdown is supposed to end at midnight tonight. Will Costco change? They better. They no longer have an excuse for their egregious discrimination against over 60's. https://www.informador.mx/economia/Plan-COVID-2021-Que-cambia-en-los-comercios-20210212-0056.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 7 hours ago, Floradude said: The project is supposed to take 2 month, but this being Mexico... Costco should be open to everyone starting tomorrow, unless there is some announcement to the contrary. I hope it is open soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogirl Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 We went to Guadalajara on Friday. More traffic than usual everywhere. Lanes are still closed on the Guadalajara-Chapala highway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted February 16 Report Share Posted February 16 Just got back from a doctor's appt in Guad. Yes, the traffic is down to 2 lanes and yes, it's going to be several months. This is for both directions. I really, really recommend that you use Google maps to check out traffic right before you leave your home. While most routes had crashes and/or construction, you can work out which delays are less backed-up, etc. If you don't mind a bit of traffic entering Guad, the macrolibramento is actually faster than the airport route. Someone said 2 moths? Bwahahahaha...ummmm, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyp Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 Is the construction still holding up traffic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 went to Guadalajara yesterday for a 4 p.m. doctors appointment . Construction ongoing, but, not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPanda Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Avoid the rush hours and the construction on the highway isn't too bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Seemed to be worse coming in than going out when I went a week ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 I hope they get the work done before the rainy season starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 16 minutes ago, cedros said: I hope they get the work done before the rainy season starts. Now c'mon, you know that's not how it's done. You dig things up really close to rainy season or at the beginning of tourist season or a major holiday week because you estimate the work to take a quarter the time is actually does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 I went in at 10 AM, northbound traffic slow through the construction, southbound seemed to be moving well. Lazaro Cardenas the usual slog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 19 Report Share Posted May 19 When they started this they said it would be done by July----early? late? But since they have to do all 6 lanes don't think for a moment this is going to end any time soon. And Mudgirl is right.... rains will complicate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Monday May24. Arrived at the start of the construction at 10:17 a.m. Exited NIINE minutes later!!!!! Personal record for me..... and I've had many times with no construction involved when it's taken longer than that. Traffic going south out was heavier at that point. Return was a little congested part way down the hill (about 2:15 pm) but not all that bad. Used the contraflow lane and breezed through. Lines in-going were very heavy. Since they are still on the out-going side, this is definitely going to take MUCH longer than planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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