Mudslide Blocks Westbound Lane on Highway 299 in Trinity County, Causing Traffic Delays

AI SUMMARY: At 1:53 AM, a report came in that there was mud, dirt, and rock at mile marker 17.28 on Highway 299 E in Trinity County. The westbound lane was completely blocked, but the eastbound lane was still partially open. California Highway Patrol District 1 was notified and a unit was dispatched, with an estimated arrival time of 45 minutes. By 2:57 AM, a loader was on the way from Willow Creek to clear the road and flares were set up to warn drivers of the blockage.

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1:53 a.m.

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1:53 a.m.

[1] WB LAND COMPLETELY 1125

1:53 a.m.

[2] PTL EB LANE

1:56 a.m.

[6] 1039 CT DISTRICT 1

1:58 a.m.

[7] [Notification] [CHP]-CT 1 ADVS THEY HAVE A UNIT ENRT - ETA AT THIS TIME 45 MINS

2:01 a.m.