We reported on this road in November, and when we passed through March 16, it wasn't open yet, and looked like it needed a LITTLE more work.
South of Tepic, there was a right that was an autopista to San Blas.
On the left side of the road, (going south) was a continuation of that road. Well past Tepic on the toll road was a new interchange, that again, wasn't open or complete. March 16 that appeared to be where a bypass would rejoin the toll road.
We like staying in Tepic, so won't be using the bypass, but it will be a great thing for others, when it opens.