Traffic Hazard Causes NB Lane Closure on Highway 96 East in Humboldt County

AI SUMMARY: At 4:50 pm on Highway 96 East near mile marker 19.20, there was a traffic hazard reported in the northbound lane. The California Highway Patrol changed the problem classification from a disabled vehicle occupied to a traffic hazard, and contacted Caltrans for assistance.

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4:50 p.m.
[2] 1125 NB LANE
4:50 p.m.
[4] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from 1126-Disabled Veh Occupied to 1125-Traffic Hazard by CHP
4:50 p.m.
[5] 1039 CT

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