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If you have landed at SJD anytime in the last year, you know the drill. You grab your bags, find your driver, enjoy the first ten minutes of the beautiful desert highway, and then—bam—you hit the wall of brake lights.

The “Fonatur Roundabout” in San José del Cabo has been the single biggest logistical headache in the tourist corridor, turning what should be a smooth ride into a dusty, stop-and-go crawl.

But the end of the gridlock is officially in sight.

According to a new update from Mayor Christian Agúndez Gómez, the massive construction project designed to bypass the intersection is moving at an incredible pace. Here is the latest on the timeline and what it means for your upcoming airport transfer.

Mini Vibe Check

• The Project: A massive overpass replacing the congested Fonatur Roundabout (now officially the Glorieta Mujeres Libres).
• The Status: The project is officially 72% complete.
• The Tourist Impact: A significantly faster, smoother ride between the SJD Airport and the Tourist Corridor.

The Progress Report: 72% And Climbing

When this project broke ground, many locals and veteran travelers braced themselves for years of delays. However, the coordinated effort between all three levels of government has kept the massive undertaking on schedule.

Mayor Agúndez Gómez confirmed this week that the construction of the roundabout has reached the 72% completion mark.

This aligns perfectly with the accelerated timeline we reported on last month. Originally slated for a late June finish, the heavy lifting (like placing the crossbeams) is already done. Crews are currently focused on paving the bypass and preparing to shift traffic onto the new bridges so they can clear the debris underneath. The goal remains to have the entire intersection flowing freely by the end of April.

Why This Intersection Matters

If you are wondering why the city is pouring so much effort into one roundabout, look at a map.

This specific junction is the primary artery connecting the San José del Cabo Hotel Zone, the Airport Highway, and the main Tourist Corridor that leads down to Cabo San Lucas. Every single tourist arriving by plane, every delivery truck, and the vast majority of the local workforce has to pass through this chokepoint.

By elevating the highway and removing the traffic circle, the city is effectively eliminating the bottleneck that routinely adds 20 to 30 minutes to an airport transfer during rush hour.

A Cleaner, Better-Equipped City

The traffic fix isn’t the only infrastructure upgrade happening right now.

Along with the roundabout progress, the Mayor also announced a massive influx of new vehicles to strengthen the city’s public services. Los Cabos just acquired 20 new garbage trucks, specialized pothole repair equipment, and 20 water tankers (15 of which are designated specifically for Cabo San Lucas).

While tourists might not notice a new water truck, these investments are crucial for keeping the destination clean, functioning, and capable of handling the massive influx of visitors the region sees every year.

The Bottom Line For Travelers

The days of sitting in a dusty traffic jam immediately after landing are numbered.

However, if you are traveling to Los Cabos in the next few weeks (specifically for the massive Spring Break surge), you still need to be prepared for delays. The construction is 72% done, but it isn’t 100% done.

Pro Tip: Expect lane shifts, detours, and some bumpy, dusty stretches as traffic is temporarily rerouted. Your private driver knows the fastest way through, but until you see the orange cones permanently removed this spring, continue to pad your airport travel time by an extra 30 minutes.