Downed Power Pole Causes Lane Closures on Highway 299 East in Humboldt County

AI SUMMARY: At 8:06 am on Highway 299 East near the Humbug Summit area, a traffic hazard was reported involving a downed power pole. All lanes were blocked as the Department of Transportation was notified and advised on the estimated time of arrival. California Highway Patrol was informed of the situation.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 8:11 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


8:06 a.m.
[1] DOT OW DOWNDE POLE
8:06 a.m.
[2] X ALL LNS
8:07 a.m.
[6] DOT WILL ADV ON ETA
8:07 a.m.
[8] 1039 CF
8:09 a.m.
[10] [Notification] [CHP]-CT IS REQ TO CLOSE THE RD/ FROM SCALES EB TO VISTA POINT MM 28.5/ REQ CHP FOR 1184/ 30 MIN ETA FOR CLOSURE
8:12 a.m.
[13] [Notification] [CHP]-PER CT CLOSURE WB FROM BERRY SUMMIT VISTA POINT AT MM23 TO MM28

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