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Road from LM to Melaque
Posted by TerriLM on February 23, 2026, 10:35 am
We could not return to LM yesterday, so spent the night in Barra. Drove back to LM this morning. There are 3 burnt out large vehicles along the mountain road. Trucks (F150 size) & cars can go around these vehicles with care. A bus or semi would not be able to get past. The 1st vehicle going south is the hardest to maneuver around because it is at a sharp curve in the road. The other 2 large vehicles are easier to get around. Please be careful, drive slowly if you must venture out.
Re: Road from LM to Melaque
Posted by SpencerC on February 23, 2026, 11:08 am, in reply to "Road from LM to Melaque" Moderator
Thanks for the update!SpencerC/Moderator
Re: Road from LM to Melaque
Posted by SpencerC on February 23, 2026, 3:35 pm, in reply to "Road from LM to Melaque" Moderator
A trench has been dug across the highway to Melaque so there is no longer any access. Looks like we’ll need to sit tight for a couple days.
2 hours ago from Civil Protection, list of road conditions. Road to Melaque is #19.
🕰️ #AtThisMoment 🇲🇽 #JaliscoMexico 📝 #ContinuousUpdates We are updating this report as the situation changes.
🛑 🚦 ROAD CONDITIONS FOR ENTERING OR LEAVING THE SOUTHERN COAST OF JALISCO.
📌 ⭕ The road blockades caused by burning vehicles are mostly still in place, with some sections being reopened gradually.
1-Cihuatlán to Manzanillo: one lane open, alternate route via the shortcut at the Marabasco River Dam.
2-Cihuatlán to El Tuito via Highway 200: open, sections reduced to one lane, and blockades; bypass to the side.
3-Chamela to La Villa: open.
4-La Villa to Autlán: open. 5. From Casimiro Castillo to Autlán, there is no passage. (Working to clear the road) 6. From Manzanillo to Colima, there is passage, but at Caleras, there is a blockade; bypass it with a small car.
7. From Colima to Ciudad Guzmán, to be confirmed.
8. From Ciudad Guzmán to Guadalajara, passage is possible by bypassing the burned-out vehicles. Toll booths are open and free of charge.
9. From Mazamitla, exit to Cuatro Caminos and the highway; there is passage by bypassing the blockades.
10. From Macota to Talpa, the road is closed. La Estancia is blocked, and the Las Palmas highway is closed.
11. From Melaque to Lázaro Cárdenas, passage is possible by bypassing two blockades.
12. From Melaque to La Huerta, there is no passage.
13. From San Miguel to Tapalpa, there is no passage. 14- In Arenal, the GD free highway to Tepic is closed.
15- Puerto Vallarta to Tepic: open to the public and via the highway.
16- Atemajac de Brizuela to Tapalpa: no passage.
17- Tuxpan to Ciudad Guzmán: closed.
18- From Cuatro Caminos to Colima: passable by bypassing the burned cars and trailers.
19- Update: Melaque to La Manzanilla is closed.
20- Update: Passage is available by bypassing the blockades from Chamela to La Villa and from La Villa to Autlán via state highways.
21- Update: Colima-Tecomán Highway: open to the public.
22- The Cihuatlán to Manzanillo bridge is open to the public, one lane only.
23- Update: Melaque to La Huerta is closed. ⚠️ 🚧 GENERAL RECOMMENDATION: TODAY THERE WILL BE UNCERTAINTY REGARDING THE ROUTES. TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND, IF POSSIBLE, DECIDE TO CONTINUE YOUR TRIP TOMORROW.
📝 #PrecautionaryNote This situation is not definitive; changes may occur at any time, including closures or reopenings.
Does anyone know if there is a route from La Manzanilla to the Manzanillo airport ? Our Alaska Airlines flight leaves tomorrow Tuesday 2/24/26 at 4:51 pm. Or has anyone heard that someone has successfully reached the Manzanillo airport from La Manzanilla today?
Some have suggested a morning boat to Barra de Navidad then taxi the rest of the way. Check with Ever (beside IMIX) or at the fish coop if anyone is willing and able for the boat trip. Once in Barra the hope would be that the rest of the route is open.
Or reschedule your flight and enjoy a few more days in La Manzanilla. SpencerC/Moderator
Spencer - I have family flying in to Manzanillo on Wednesday evening. I’m not sure what to tell them. Do you have any sources telling when the road might be repaired?
Looks like it’s fixed (for now). The army or national guard is there and the trench is filled for one lane traffic. The situation changes so fast that all I can say is have some contingencies planned in case it closes again.
on February 23, 2026, 10:35 am
