Roads

There are three roads we are concerned with:

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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!