Ladder in Lane Causes Traffic Hazard on Highway 101 Near Humboldt County Bridge

AI SUMMARY: A dispatch log from the California Highway Patrol reported a traffic hazard at 8967 Highway 101 North, near mile marker 89.70. The incident involved a big metal ramp and a ladder in the lane. The CHP contacted CalTrans, who responded within 10 minutes and cleared the roadway with the responsible party. The ladder was found under a bridge and the responsible party did not want it anymore. The situation was resolved and the road was cleared.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 9:24 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


9:13 a.m.
[1] BIG METAL RAMP
9:14 a.m.
[3] 1039 CT
9:15 a.m.
[4] UKN ETA
9:15 a.m.
[7] LADDER IN THE LANE [Shared]
9:18 a.m.
[19] 16-S1 CPYS NB A MADRIVER BRDG [Shared]
9:18 a.m.
[20] PER CT 10 MIN ETA [Shared]
9:20 a.m.
[25] 16-S1 RDWY CLR NOW WITH THE RESP PTY [Shared]
9:22 a.m.
[27] PER S1 THE LADDER IS UNDERE THE BRIDGE , RESP DOESNT WANT IT ANYMORE [Shared]
9:23 a.m.
[28] 1039 CT [Shared]

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