California State Highway 74
Ortega Highway is your portal for local news, commute information, and fun things to do if you are in the area. Here you will find links, information, and interesting historical facts about the Ortega Highway.
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Get there SAFE each car you pass on Ortega Highway saves 0 minutes of time on your commute due to contruction delays. Take your time and be safe.
Come Drive The Ortega Highway
From The East
I-15 to Lake Elsinore
west on Central Ave. Follow that to a T and then turn right.
Go about 1/2 mile to the light and turn left on Riverside Drive
The road curves to the left onto Grand Ave.
Follow Grand to a 3-way stop and turn right onto 74 Ortega Highway.
From The West
Take the 5 freeway to San Juan Capistrano
Exit Ortega Highway East
Watch your speed, this area is heavily patrolled.