Deer Causes Traffic Hazard on Highway 101 North in Mendocino Area

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported on Highway 101 North at Mendocino at mile marker 50.80. A deer and bumper were obstructing the southbound lanes. The California Highway Patrol contacted Caltrans at 9:01, and they estimated a 10-minute arrival time to sweep the roadway from mile marker 58 to 52 in order to clear the hazard.

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9 a.m.
[2] DEER AND BUMPER 1125 IN SB LNS
9:01 a.m.
[5] 1039 CT
9:21 a.m.
[8] 1039 DOT WILL SWEEP FROM 58 TO 52
9:21 a.m.
[9] 10 MIN ETA FOR DOT

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