Jalisco transit reactivation: who moves first, who remains at risk after a day of blockades and fires

The reactivation of public transport in jalisco matters because it determines who can get home tonight and which institutions will remain on hold. A government update issued around 16: 00 said a gradual restart is underway after a complex day; some routes began running from 15: 00 and authorities expect full operation to return as hours advance, while monitoring stays active to detect problems.

Immediate impact across Jalisco: commuters, tourists and institutions

Here’s the part that matters: commuters and operators are first affected by the phased restart, but the disruption has rippled into tourism and education. Dozens of tourists were left trapped in Puerto Vallarta after road blockades; universities announced suspension of in-person classes for Monday, 23 February 2026, as a preventive step to protect student communities. Authorities have confirmed 25 detainees tied to the blockades, a development that may influence security operations and mobility restoration.

What unfolded and how services were paused and restored

Multiple transport systems paused earlier in the day. The Line 1 Tren Ligero service in Guadalajara was suspended this morning and was later reestablished after a temporary stop on 22 February, part of preventive measures taken in response to blockades, vehicle burnings and confrontations. The suspension was implemented after activation of the code rojo in the state; the action aimed to avoid risks to the population while conditions in the metropolitan area were evaluated. As those checks proceeded, public transport began to come back online.

Incidents that shaped the day and ongoing hazards

• Fires and vehicle burnings were reported across the region: a camioneta was set ablaze at the crossing of avenida Juan Gil Preciado and Tercera Oeste in Zapopan; vehicles were seen on fire in the Área Metropolitana de Guadalajara; an incident in colonia Heliodoro Hernández Loza involved a vehicle in flames.
• A fire inside a fraccionamiento in Zapopan raised alarms among neighbors who reacted before the situation escalated.
• A strong fire occurred in a supermarket on the Ciudad Guzmán–Autlán road at Cuatro Caminos; authorities issued precautions.
• An excursion group was left unable to exit a zoo while authorities maintained custody and assessed next steps.
• Tense moments were reported on one of the western region's busiest highways when an unexpected situation forced drivers to take extra precautions.

It’s easy to overlook, but several of these incidents occurred the same day that transport suspensions and reactivations were being coordinated, which complicates clearing and repair work.

Parallel actions in other states and operational constraints

Mobility agencies elsewhere also adjusted service windows as a precaution. The Instituto de Movilidad Sustentable del Estado (IMOS) resumed regular public and personnel transport from 15: 00 in Baja California, with units offering a final run at 19: 00; citizens were urged to plan travel within that schedule. IMOS noted that platforms like DiDi and Uber adjusted dynamic fares at the institute's request. IMOS reiterated the importance of remaining calm and following official channels for updates, and offered a complaints channel Buzón IMOS at 663 127 50 43 and its social media accounts.

Timeline snapshot and signals that will matter next

• 15: 00 — Some public transport routes began reactivation.
• Around 16: 00 — Government of Jalisco issued an official update on actions to safeguard population and restore services.
• 22 February — Tren Ligero Line 1 was suspended in the morning and later restarted on the same day; universities announced suspension of classes for Monday, 23 February 2026.

The real question now is whether monitoring and the recent detentions will be enough to sustain a full, stable restart across the state; monitoring remains active and authorities warn that conditions will continue to be evaluated. Recent updates indicate that Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera died while being transferred to CDMX after being wounded in a confrontation during an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco; details may evolve.

Key practical notes: the government has activated an interactive map to track road blockades after today’s violence, gasoline price information for Guadalajara and other municipalities was circulated for Monday, 23 February 2026, and first detentions are already in place and could mark a turning point in investigations. For travelers and commuters, expect staggered service restoration and keep an eye on official channels for changes.

What’s easy to miss is how many different pressure points—academic closures, tourist stranding, multiple fires and a rolling transport restart—are colliding in a single operational window; that overlap explains why authorities are keeping a close watch rather than declaring services fully back to normal.