UPDATE, 9:44 a.m.: CHP reports that 255 is now open.

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Original Post: From the California Highway Patrol:

On February 10, 2020 at approximately 11 PM, a vehicle collision on SR-255, just west of Jackson Ranch Rd., caused major damage to a power pole. This has caused power and phone lines to create a hazard across the roadway this morning and is preventing traffic from being able to pass through the area. Caltrans is assisting with a closure at this location, which is expected to be in place for several more hours.

Please allow yourself extra time on your commute this morning and consider an alternative route. We will provide additional updates when available. The CHP – Humboldt Area can be reached by phone at 707-822-5981 or by email at Humboldt_Area.Humboldt_Area@chp.ca.gov .

On February 10, 2020 at approximately 11 PM, a vehicle collision on SR-255, just west of Jackson Ranch Rd., caused major damage to a power pole. This has caused power and phone lines to create a hazard across the roadway this morning and is preventing traffic from being able to pass through the area. Caltrans is assisting with a closure at this location, which is expected to be in place for several more hours. Please allow yourself extra time on your commute this morning and consider an alternative route. We will provide additional updates when available. The CHP – Humboldt Area can be reached by phone at 707-822-5981 or by email at Humboldt_Area.Humboldt_Area@chp.ca.gov .