[UPDATE 11:28 a.m.: Road Clear] Tree Blocking Both Lanes of 101 at Richardson Grove
At 10:25 a.m., the first report came in to Emergency Communications of a tree across both lanes of Hwy 101 on the north end of Richardson Grove State Park.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the tree is a foot and a half in diameter. PG&E power lines are down as well, the spokeperson.
At this point there is no estimated time of reopening.
UPDATE 10:46 a.m.: Myles Cochrane, spokesperson for Caltrans said, “We have crews en route — at this point it’s looking like they could get traffic moving again relatively quickly.”
UPDATE 11:28 a.m.: Road is clear.
UPDATE 11:38 a.m.: Traffic is now winding its way through the Grove.
Traffic crawling through the Grove after a tree fell and blocked both lanes.[Photo by Jonathan Beck]
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🕯Way to go Caltrans. 👍🏾
Oh boy, don’t tell the EPIC nut group. I am sure they would want it to stay across the road, that is nature’s way according to them. Thank you Caltrans.
“EPIC nut group” are you kidding..this Sacred groove is the Gateway to our county and community..It reminds those coming from the South to slow down, take a breath, witness and enjoy these amazing beings we are blessed to live with. People come from all over the world to enjoy the Redwoods, these “Standing People” are the Guardians of the land we live upon. The fact that this Caltrans project is still in court is so unacceptable, the money proposed could fix all the other roads we drive on and meanwhile those traveling thru SoHum will continue to enjoy Richardson Groove and slow down and be welcomed by our Redwood relatives
Thank you and well said. But also, NO, EPIC would not want the tree left in the roadway.
The trees close to the road have taken many lives over the years. Time for “Standing People” to sit down and shut the hell up. Human life is worth way more than a few damn redwoods!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trees don’t “take lives”. Bad driving takes lives. Not slowing down to appropriate speeds takes lives… But sure let’s “straighten” the narrow road to increase speeds. That’ll make it safer… And if caltrans didn’t file purposely false data for their EIR they wouldn’t be in the heat they are in.
A number of folks that have been killed were forced off the road into a tree. Your comment shows you have the brains of a skink!!
Yogini: Thank you! That’s exactly how I feel!
Take your pills 💊 Martin
Don’t need any pills, just stating the facts. There used to be a coffee shop on the right-hand side of the road coming North many years ago. Cars coming and going caused a number of accidents, so it was torn down with no problem. Now it is time to remove a handful of trees, most with some bark removed by vehicles hitting them. All you jackasses that want to save everything have no clue. Maybe there is a tree marked for you Hick when you get forced off the road! Time for you to take some brain supplements!
No redwood trees with a diameter of 30 inches or larger will be removed. Some environmental groups however believe that tree roots of old growth redwoods will be damaged.
Thank you for the tree size Kym. I have not read that (or missed it) in the articles.