Traffic Hazard on Northbound Highway 101 Near Eel River Bridge Poses Risk of Damage to Vehicles

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported on the northbound lane of Highway 101 near the Eel River Bridge. The hazard involved a trash can on the road that could potentially damage vehicles if the wind blows it. The California Highway Patrol contacted Caltrans about the issue to have it addressed. There was no vehicle associated with the trash can in the immediate area.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 3:15 p.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


2:50 p.m.
[2] NB LN
2:51 p.m.
[5] IF WIND BLOWS IT WILL DMG VEH
2:51 p.m.
[6] NB 101 NEAR EEL RIVER BRIDGE
2:54 p.m.
[11] 1039 CT
2:53 p.m.
[14] [Appended, 14:55:44] [2] TRASH 1125
2:53 p.m.
[16] [Appended, 14:55:44] [4] NEG VEH ASSOC IN ITA
3:09 p.m.
[23] [Appended, 15:11:20] [2] TRASH CAN 1125

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