Large Rocks Blocking Both Lanes on Highway 96 East in Humboldt County, Vehicles Unable to Pass - Caltrans Notified

AI SUMMARY: At 4:30 PM on Highway 96 East near Mile Marker 16.30, a traffic hazard was reported involving softball-sized rocks blocking both lanes. A vehicle was unable to get by and the California Highway Patrol was contacted for assistance. The situation was then referred to Caltrans for further action.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 5:50 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


5:44 p.m.
[2] SOFTBALL SIZED ROCKS BLKING BOTH LNS
5:45 p.m.
[4] VEH UNABLE TO GET BY
5:46 p.m.
[5] 1039 CT
5:49 p.m.
[7] 1039 DOT TO ADV CHP EXTENDED // REQ DOT NOTIFY IF RDWY IS CLEARED
6:28 p.m.
[9] B16-070 RDWY CLEAR

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