Road Hazards

As the storm lightens road hazards are emerging. As reported by the CHP blotter on Plano Trabuco as one approaches the switch backs leading to Live Oak Canyon Road, rocks and debris from the roadsides are littering the road, causing drivers to swerve into the on coming lane to avoid the "larger than fist sized rocks" says Faith Hoffman- a Trabuco Oaks resident. "I looked at the road and the rocks were the size of my kid's heads. Thank God I had four wheel drive." mused Becky Weiskittle about her drive hime from RSM Intermidiate School. CHP also reports mud in the roadway on Live Oak Canyon Rd at O'Neil Park.

Road troubles weren't just limited to those enering the canyon. It caused a problem for those leaving as well. Patti Mode, also a Trabuco Canyon resident and Trabuco Canyon Elementry staff member was stranded momentaritly as her car became saturated on her travels up the hill. Other were stuck behind Hamilton Oaks gate as a minor mudslide prevented the gate from opening and residents from entering or exiting at Hamilton Truck Trail.

On the bridge that traverses Trabuco Creek, on Live Oak Canyon rd just before Rose Canyon, there is mud and debris on the road with approximately 6 inches of standing water. Sherifs are standing by, but still allowing traffic to pass through.