Traffic Hazard on Highway 299 West Causes Lane Closure and Backups

AI SUMMARY: A traffic hazard was reported at 2381 Highway 299 West in Humboldt County. At 9:26 AM, a semi-truck was blocking the westbound lane. The eastbound lane was also affected, with lane #1 closed. The California Highway Patrol and a tow company were notified and responding to the scene.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 10:03 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


9:26 a.m.
[1] 1126 SEMI TK 1125 WB
9:59 a.m.
[8] A16-022 EB LN / 1125 #1 LN / #1 LN CLOSED / PA ENRT
9:59 a.m.
[9] 1039 CT
10:21 a.m.
[11] A16-022 PA ENRT FROM FORTUNA / 1 HR ETA
10:26 a.m.
[13] A16-022 CORR #2 LN SHUT DOWN **

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