Traffic Hazard Closes Section of Highway 254 North in Humboldt County

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported on Highway 254 North in Humboldt County near mile marker 44.90. Both lanes were blocked by a redwood tree. CalTrans was notified and estimated a 15-minute arrival time. The roadway was closed from mile marker 44.5 to 45 with no estimated time of reopening. The California Highway Patrol, Sheriff's Office, and Fire Department were all notified and responded to the scene. Highway 254 was closed from Barkdull Road to Jordan Road until further notice.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 6:19 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


4:51 a.m.
[2] REDWOOD 1125
4:51 a.m.
[3] 1125 BOTH LNS
4:54 a.m.
[9] 1039 CT
4:55 a.m.
[10] 1039 CT
5:42 a.m.
[14] PER DOT ENRT ETA 15 MIN
6:02 a.m.
[18] 1039 CT
6:11 a.m.
[23] [Notification] [CHP]-PER DOT RDWY CLOSED FROM MM44.5- 45 NO ETO
6:12 a.m.
[25] 1039 CF
6:13 a.m.
[26] 1039 SP
6:13 a.m.
[27] 1039 HSO
6:15 a.m.
[28] A105-014 254 CLOSED FRM BARKDULL TO JORDAN/ NOTIFY SGT
6:19 a.m.
[29] 1039 105-S5
7:36 a.m.
[30] A105-014 DOT HAS ADDITIONAL CREWS 97 FOR TREE REMOVAL / NO LONGER REQ CHP STANDBY // DOT WILL 103.9 WHEN RDWY CLEAR

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