Panther Gap Shuttle Service Details Released
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Slide on Panther Gap Road. [Photo from Humboldt County Public Works]
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services has set up a shuttle service to transport the residents of Panther Gap Road Community around the slip-out on Panther Gap Road at PM 0.50.
Northern Shuttle Location: 0.75 miles west of the intersection of Panther Gap Road at the “green gate” off of Mattole Road.
Southern Shuttle Location: At the “Y” intersection on Panther Gap Road at PM 1.0. This location will be posted with a sign.
Shuttle: The shuttle has the capacity to carry 4 passengers, and can tow a small trailer that can accommodate a limited amount of cargo.
Communication: A radio network is setup at both shuttle locations to communicate with the shuttle operator. Instructions are posted at the radio sites.
Hours of Operation: 6 A.M. to 6 P.M., 7 days a week
Vehicles: During hours of operation and when the shuttle operator determines that dry conditions exist, your vehicles will be escorted through the detour by the shuttle operator. The following apply:
- All wheel drive vehicles only. No trailers.
- Dry conditions only. Contact the shuttle operator to determine when dry conditions exist. Expect limited availability and conditions to change without notice.
- Gross Vehicular Weight not to exceed 12,500 LBS.
In Case of an Emergency Call 911
Humboldt County Department of Public Works Contact:
Roads Dispatch (707) 445-7421 Mon-Fri 7:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services Contact:
Dispatch (707) 445-7251
Panther Gap Community Contact:
Lars Samuels
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?Thank you Kelley for that info, at least someone’s trying to do something.
If the shuttle and these guided vehicles can make it through, what about an ATV? Does it need a pilot vehicle, or can anyone with a 4-wheeler just come and go as they please?
I called Public Works with your question. The response is that from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyone needs to wait for the shuttle driver, and respect his or her determination of whether conditions are safe enough to proceed.
Thank you. I have an ATV i use on my road when it goes out, but so far so good, this year. Anyone up there needs to borrow it to deal with the slide, get in touch with me.
Great news for these folks. It seems it is going to be a while before a road is built. I hope there will be parking at the shuttle sites.
I’m glad they figured out something temporary, but I hope the county gets on a permanent solution quickly.
?It does seem like there trying. But we’ll see.
Maybe the Bulgarians can shuttle people in one of there limos? Yes, They own limos. Seen them driving on the mattole road!
Y’all can blame Eden farms and there horrible karma!
Looks like a no go today
Our neighbor wanting to go out was turned away. I think the shuttle isn’t running today either but the good news is they are rocking the road!
Foot trail only today folks
~so they told you one thing and are doing another? How unusual.
Glad to hear the road is being rocked.
Well, just heard but through the grapevine that the shuttle can go through but no other vehicles cause of rocking
~it’s still day light, so this is good for a trip for groceries and what not.
Stay safe you good people there in Panther Gap.
Poor Panther Gap.
Bell springs almost to top?