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Weekly Tourist Driver Update — August 23–29
Here is this week’s short update for Canadians and Americans driving into or through Mexico. I have left out the rumours and concentrated on information that could actually affect your trip.
Border crossings
Mexicali–Calexico: A one-day U.S. security alert was issued for Mexicali on August 25. It has expired, and despite rumours, the border crossings did not close. Cross during daylight and stay on the main routes.
El Paso–Ciudad Juárez: Roadwork is planned on the American approaches to several bridges from August 31 to September 4. The bridges are not scheduled to close, but allow extra time.
Commercial-vehicle tolls increase September 1. Passenger-vehicle tolls remain unchanged.
No widespread changes to border hours or inspection procedures were confirmed this week. Check current wait times before choosing your crossing.
Highway conditions
Temporary closures and delays were reported on the Mexico City–Puebla, Puebla–Orizaba, Córdoba–Veracruz, Mexico City–Querétaro and Arco Norte highways.
Most were caused by crashes, overturned trucks or heavy rain and were not long-term closures. Call CAPUFE at 074 before leaving for current toll-road conditions.
I found no confirmation of a new nationwide toll increase. Posts circulating online appear to be recycling information about the increase introduced in April.
Weather and road hazards
Heavy rain is the biggest concern this week, particularly in Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Durango, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Drivers using highways 15/15D, 40/40D, 95D and 200 should watch for flooding, rockfalls, mudslides and water crossing the highway.
Tropical storms Karina and Lowell remained offshore. No direct hurricane strike on Mexico was forecast, although rough Pacific surf and additional rain remain possible.
Extreme heat continues in parts of Baja California and Sonora. Fill up before isolated stretches and carry plenty of drinking water.
Fuel, permits and ferries
Average fuel prices were approximately 23.69 pesos for regular, 28.55 for premium and 27.02 for diesel per litre. Prices vary by station and region.
No confirmed changes were found this week involving temporary vehicle-import permits, FMM requirements, customs allowances, Mexican insurance or national driving laws.
Carry your original paper vehicle registration. Do not depend entirely on a digital copy stored on your phone.
No major vehicle-ferry cancellations were confirmed, but check directly with the ferry company on departure day.
What tourist drivers should know this week
Heavy rain and flash flooding are the main hazards. The Mexicali alert has expired, and the border remained open. Expect some construction approaching the El Paso–Juárez bridges.
Start early, use the main toll roads when practical and give yourself at least a two-hour cushion before dark. That remains some of the best advice I can offer after more than 35 years of driving Mexico.
