Tree Down Blocks Both Lanes on Highway 3 North in Trinity County

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at 2817 Highway 3 North in Trinity with a downed tree blocking both lanes. The California Highway Patrol contacted Caltrans, who had a 30-minute estimated time of arrival. Officers on the scene were working to clear the smaller pieces of the tree from the roadway, as the tree was not obstructing traffic on the fog line. Caltrans was informed of the situation and was en route to assist with the hazard.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 6:19 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


5:45 p.m.
[1] TREE DOWN BLKG BOTH LANES
5:46 p.m.
[9] 1039 CT
5:54 p.m.
[10] [Notification] [CHP]-CT HAS A 30 MIN ETA
5:56 p.m.
[13] ATC VIA 1021
5:58 p.m.
[16] 90-14 GOING TO GET THE SMALLER PEICES OO THE RDWY TREE NEG 1125 ON THE FOG LINE
6:16 p.m.
[19] 1039 CT
6:29 p.m.
[20] TRI SO REQ TO AVDS CT THAT THERE IS DEBRI IN THE RDWY MM 28.17
6:36 p.m.
[23] CT ADVS RDWY CLR

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