The following is a notice from the San Diego County Water Authority, dated July 7, 2005

Kiewit Pacific (the contractor for the San Diego County Water Authority construction project at Lake Hodges) recently installed several signs and orange barricade fencing along the Coast to Crest Trail to keep hikers on the trail and out of construction areas. Kiewit Pacific has also posted flagmen where the trail crosses the pump house site to safely direct trail uses through this construction zone. While these measures have kept many trail users safely away from construction activities, there continue to be a number of hikers who ignore the signs and fencing and insist on walking along the same access road used by construction vehicles. As a result, starting after July 4, a security guard will be posted at the trailhead across from Hernandez Hideaway to remind hikers to stay on the trail. Kiewit Pacific will also be installing a more secure chain link fence between the trail and the access road. It is hoped these additional measures will ensure safe passage by trail users. It's important that all bikers and foot traffic in the area abide by the posted signs and remain on the Coast to Crest Trail for safety. From time to time the trail will be temporarily closed for public safety during construction. However, every effort will be made to ensure trail access on weekends and during non-construction hours.

Emergency Storage Project Toll-Free Information Line: 877-426-2010.

For more information, go to www.sdcwa.org, click on "infrastructure", then "ESP", then "Lake Hodges Projects".