D15 - Ortega Highway

[8SteelTown]

I was one of the last ones to make it through before they closed it. Decker cyn. and south divide. The flames were comin over the ridge top towards Elsinore.

 

[8SteelTown]

From the back side of Lake Elsinore...

 

[SoCalRebelHunter]

Boy that drive would've sucked if you had to go around! Lucky ducky!

 

[8SteelTown]

No joke bro! I was BOOKIN it!

 

[fordfan1]

Wow another one... This fire season is keeping those forest fire fighters busy.

 

[8SteelTown]

Sure is. The fire is about 1/4 mile away from the fire station so these guys were able to get on it quick but it's so thick up there. Lot of air drops.

 

[josecasillas]

that sucks

 

[Hallx7]

Unfortunately they're now saying the Ortega will be closed for a few weeks to replace all the burned out guard rails. That screws my commute. Took me two hours each way yesterday. Normally it's 1 hour each way

 

[8SteelTown]

Unfortunately they're now saying the Ortega will be closed for a few weeks to replace all the burned out guard rails. That screws my commute. Took me two hours each way yesterday. Normally it's 1 hour each way

I'm in the same boat as you brother. Last update I saw said it was going to be close for 6 days. If CalTrans is organizing it, 6 days = a few weeks.

This is from patch.com "The Ortega Highway remains closed in both directions. Monday night the California Highway Patrol issued a statement, saying the closure could last for up to six days. Residents are being allowed access to their homes, but only with a CHP escort, according to the agency. "

 

[Hallx7]

Well 6 days is better than the "several weeks" one of the Sgts put on the CAD for CHP. Lets keep our fingers crossed

 

[8SteelTown]

Well 6 days is better than the "several weeks" one of the Sgts put on the CAD for CHP. Lets keep our fingers crossed

http://lakeelsinore-wildomar.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/ortega-highway-reopening-estimated-for-aug-20
Looks like you were right.... closed till August 20th. FML.

 

[Hallx7]

Damn. I was really hoping your info was more reliable than mine. This is going to suck

 

[SoCalRebelHunter]

How's that drive dude?

 

[Hallx7]

Well my commute has gone from 2 hours round trip to 2 hours each way.

 

[8SteelTown]

Sucks man. Im the same as Hall. Almost 4 hours on the road every day. At least $30 a day in gas. Biting into my bullet funds.

 

[Hallx7]

Well luckily I don't have to go in to the office every day but its still hurting.

 

[SoCalGuidedHunts]

Great photos!!

 

[8SteelTown]

Well my commute has gone from 2 hours round trip to 2 hours each way.

Monday - State Route 74 (Ortega Highway) will open tonight at 6 pm to all traffic until 8 am tomorrow morning.
Tuesday - The route will be subject to one-way traffic control between 8 am and 4 pm to all commuters until the repairs are complete. Motorists are advised to add time to their commutes during the work hours. The road will open (unrestricted) between 4 pm Tuesday and 8 am Wednesday.

 

[Hallx7]

Well my commute has gone from 2 hours round trip to 2 hours each way.

Monday - State Route 74 (Ortega Highway) will open tonight at 6 pm to all traffic until 8 am tomorrow morning.
Tuesday - The route will be subject to one-way traffic control between 8 am and 4 pm to all commuters until the repairs are complete. Motorists are advised to add time to their commutes during the work hours. The road will open (unrestricted) between 4 pm Tuesday and 8 am Wednesday.

Thanks for the update. I'm in the south end of Corona (near Tom's Farm) where are you driving from?
Shoot me a PM sometime. I have an area nearby I want to go shoot some bunnies. And I've heard there's other game in the area.