Mainecoons Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 To my utter amazement the Chapala government is going to close the intersection of Hildalgo and Madero, in the center of Chapala where the traffic light is, for construction starting apparently tonight. The so called bypass is insane, a cow path that can't begin to handle the diversion. Most of the attendees and hosts of the Feria are west of that intersection. The only real practical way to get there now will be to take the libremiento to the top of Chapala and then make your way around it probably using the road that goes by the train station. Please don't let this stop you from going to the Feria, after a two year hiatus the artisans really need people to come. Here is the announcement. Someone please post this on TOB. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkrause Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 What a mess that "alternate route" is going to be if anybody takes this to heart! I'm looking forward to the Feria after its hiatus... I'll find a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichosalocura Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Why is that? Any eastbound road in Centro Chapala can get you to the Yacht Club easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapalence Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Libramiento to Chapala and as dichosalocura said, any road east to Gonzalez Gallo, turn right at the end and straight down towards the lake and the Feria. Don't make a big deal out of nothing and enjoy your day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichosalocura Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Sorry I shouldn't naturally assume everyone is familiar with the layout of Chapala. I should have said follow any Eastbound road in el centro till you get to the end on Gonzalez Gallo that passes in front the Cristianía park turn right and follow it to the end. The Yacht Club will be opposite the primary school Colegio del Lago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 I appreciated the heads up and could plan the route in advance for less hassle. I think that was the point of Mainecoons post. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 How long will "the 4 corners" be closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichosalocura Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Only the ancient Aztec gods know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dostortas Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Thanks for for the heads up Mainecoons, it’s much appreciated! Looking forward to the Féria after the long pause. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Just to let you know, I have hired a couple of Cholos to collect a "Toll" at the top of the "cow path". (special price for gringos). 😀 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 FYI Coming from the North (Libramiento, Soriana) nothing has changed at the intersection other than you can't turn right. You are able to drive straight through to the malecon as of 8:00 this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Lots of trucks blocking that way this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, artsnob said: Lots of trucks blocking that way this morning... Where? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 At intersection construction site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 If you are going to the Feria DO NOT, repeat DO NO go into Chapala and use that so-called detour. It is an absolute disaster. Take the Libremiento over and then work your way down on the road the railroad station is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Another update: They are now letting traffic going INTO Chapala to pass through the bottom of the intersection but you still have to use the Libramiento to get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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