did you save in an Orange crystal, the way is rounded,, unless you are talking about the secret area which i presume it shouldnot uppear to you at youre moment,
from the 1st switch, you said you whent right, right from the Camera or from the MAP as EAST, i think you went SOUTH from the Map,
its only the switch problem, you need to open one [change color] in the last [3rd] switch and BLUE FLANS should rain at you , then the road should open in area[crossover A] if not go back to area [phase 1 shaft].