Roads
There are three roads we are concerned with:
Ortega Highway (HWY 74; from San Juan Capistrano to Lake Elsinore)
Our gate is located at '34395 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano'. Co-ordinates are '33.53967,-117.54873'.
You can find road conditions and status information at the following links.
- http://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx - This is the best source for incidents in progress.
- https://ca-17.com/SR-74 - This is the best source for long term projects and general status.
- Widening project - Information on night time and some full 55 hour weekend closures through 2025.
- Ortega Highway Commuters Group on Facebook - This is the best source for commentary.Access Road
Runs from the red gate on Ortega highway to the sign boards at the entry to the community.
Road Etiquette:
- Drive carefully
- Watch for rocks after a rain. Stop & move them if you're able.
- We wave! It is neighborly and kind.
- Look ahead. Anticipate what’s ahead.
- Do not cut corners or pass on corners. But drive carefully – expecting someone to be in your lane on every corner.
- If someone is following closely or honks at you, let them pass. Turn on your right blinker to let them know you see them. As soon as there is a safe place for them to pass, stop in your lane or pull off in a turnout, so they can pass.
- If someone does not pull over to let you pass, relax - slow down – and enjoy the scenery of our beautiful road.
- All large vehicles must be escorted. (Drive about 1/4 mile ahead, flag down oncoming traffic – wave your arm up and down if necessary - and indicate how many vehicles are following you.)
- If you are pulling a 5th wheel trailer, realize that your trailer will automatically cut the corners, so please slow down and drive over to the right as far as you can.
- Avoid road rage. Please be a good neighbor.
Interior roads
These are our community "streets".
SLOW DOWN. DRIVE SAFELY.
- Maximum speed is 15mph.
--Slow down even more for children, horses and dogs.
We are OBSESSED with the safety of our children and animals.
Please inform your guests and workers of our road rules!