Partial Closure Hits Key Tijuana Bypass This Week
If your plans this week involve cruising down to Rosarito, better map out a new route.
Starting Saturday, August 2 through Wednesday, August 7, a portion of Boulevard Cuauhtémoc Sur, near Nodo Morelos, will be partially closed. The cause? The state is finally fixing a damaged concrete slab that’s been bumping everyone around for a while.
Arturo Espinoza Jaramillo, Baja’s head of Infrastructure and Urban Development (SIDURT), said the repairs require closing the exit ramp from Libramiento Salvador Rosas Magallón that heads toward Playas de Rosarito.
Before you shout ¡no mames!, there’s a workaround.
SIDURT recommends this scenic little detour:
- Use the three ramps of Nodo Morelos to hop onto Boulevard Cuauhtémoc Sur but head toward downtown Tijuana.
- Then, take the ramp to Libramiento Rosas Magallón in the Playas de Tijuana direction.
- Finally, take the last ramp to get back onto Boulevard Cuauhtémoc Sur heading south to Rosarito.
Yep—it’s a mini roller coaster, but it’ll get you there.
Important note: This closure has nothing to do with the recently built Nodo Morelos bridge, which is still standing tall and flowing smoothly with over 100,000 vehicles per day.
The real reason? Just wear and tear.
SIDURT is asking drivers to be extra careful: follow speed limits, respect warning signs, and brace for possible congestion. The smoother ride after August 7 should make up for the temporary headache.
Heading out of town? Maybe leave five minutes early, bring a good playlist, and skip the road rage. After all, this is Baja. You’ll get there—with a taco in hand and sand between your toes.
