A rock and soil slide was cleared Thursday afternoon, June 11, after debris spilled onto Federal Highway 200 at kilometer 194 between Las Juntas y Los Veranos and Boca de Tomatlán, south of Puerto Vallarta.
Civil Protection and Firefighters from Cabo Corrientes removed rocks, dirt, and debris from the roadway after the material partially covered the asphalt, according to same-day reporting on the emergency response.
Traffic was restored after cleanup and risk-mitigation work, but authorities urged drivers to use caution through the area because rain can loosen slopes above the highway.
The affected stretch is part of the coastal route used by drivers traveling between Puerto Vallarta, Boca de Tomatlán, Cabo Corrientes, El Tuito, and communities farther south along the Jalisco coast. No injuries or vehicle damage had been reported in the accounts reviewed by PVDN as of Thursday evening.
The slide followed the rains in the region. Federal forecasters said storms this week could bring conditions that increase the risk of runoff, flooding, and landslides in parts of Mexico, with the extended forecast from the National Meteorological Service calling for higher chances of rain in Jalisco heading into Friday and Saturday.
Highway 200 south of Puerto Vallarta is one of the local routes most prone to rockfalls and landslides during the rainy season because several stretches run below steep slopes. Local Civil Protection officials previously warned that the Federal Highway 200 South corridor is considered vulnerable to landslides during periods of heavy rain.
PVDN has reported similar concerns along the same route before, including a warning that Federal Highway 200 South carries added risk during the rainy season. The latest incident is a reminder for residents, visitors, and workers who use the southbound road that conditions can change quickly after afternoon storms.
Drivers heading south from Puerto Vallarta should reduce speed through the Boca de Tomatlán–Las Juntas y Los Veranos corridor, watch for loose rock or mud on curves, and avoid stopping below unstable slopes during or shortly after rain.
Anyone planning a longer drive south of the city should check current weather and road conditions before leaving. PVDN is also tracking local rain and storm conditions through its Puerto Vallarta weather updates.
