Mudslide Causes Erosion on Highway 96 West in Humboldt County

AI SUMMARY: A dispatch log from the California Highway Patrol reported that there was mud, dirt, and rocks on 800 Highway 96 West Hum 8.00. At 10:43, it was noted that the debris was starting to push out over the fog line. By 10:46, the Caltrans had been contacted. At 11:18, it was reported that the ground supporting the eastbound lane on Highway 96 and parts of the right-hand side were starting to wash away. Cones had been placed for assistance, but the road was still clear for passing vehicles.

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10:43 a.m.
[2] STARTIGN TO PUSH OUT OVER THE FOG LINE
10:46 a.m.
[4] 1039 CT
11:18 a.m.
[5] B16-070 GROUND SUPPORTING EB LN ON 96 AND PARTS OF RHS ARE STARTING TO WASH AWAY/ CONES HAVE BEEN LEFT FOR 1184 /RD IS STILL NEG 1125

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