Landslide Blocking Both Lanes at Highway 96 and Independence Creek Bridge Affects Traffic

AI SUMMARY: There was a traffic hazard at Highway 96 and Independence Creek Bridge due to a landslide blocking both lanes of the roadway. The California Highway Patrol was notified at 8:39 am and they were on the scene at 8:51 am to manage the situation.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 8:55 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


8:36 a.m.
[1] LANDSLIDE / BLKING RDWY / BOTH LANES
8:39 a.m.
[4] 1039 C/T
8:51 a.m.
[7] 1039 C/T // THEY ARE 97
9:55 a.m.
[8] 1021 FROM C/T / 1 LANE OPEN / LOADER ON THE WAY TO OPEN THE OTHER LANE

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