Large Tree Blocks Traffic on Zenia Lake Mountain Road, Hazard Cleared for Logging Truck to Pass

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at 0 Zenia Lake Mountain Road when a 12-inch in diameter tree was blocking the roadway. The reporting party was able to move the tree partially to allow a logging truck to pass, but it was still obstructing the road. The location was identified as near the "12" mile marker on the road. The incident was reported to the Trinity County Roads Department, who confirmed that the office was closed at the time.

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7:36 a.m.
[2] 12 INCH IN DIAMETER TREE 1125 IN RDWY // RP WAS ABLE TO GET IT CLEANED UP ENOUGH FOR A LOGGING TRUCK TO BARELY GET THROUGH BUT ITS STILL 1125
7:37 a.m.
[4] ADV'D NO MILE MARKER PADDLES ITA, BUT THERE ARE NUMBERS PAINTED ON THE RD // AND ITS THE "12" MILE MARKER PAINTING
8 a.m.
[7] ATC TRI CO RDS // MSG STATES OFC IS CLOSED

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