Tree blocks eastbound Highway 68 near hospital, Monterey CA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a downed tree blocked the eastbound lanes of Highway 68 near the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey. Authorities reported the obstruction as a traffic hazard and notified Caltrans. Westbound lanes were cleared, but eastbound traffic remained closed until around 8:00 a.m. due to cleanup and safety work.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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01:27
Transcript:
00:00
Advice CHP, we were flagged down by a driver and they said the eastbound lane on Highway 68 near the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is completely blocked by a downed tree.
00:11
Having eastbound 68 near the hospital block the roadway.
00:18
Engine 12,
00:20
Medical alarm near Taylor Street, cross Prescott Avenue and Irving Avenue.
00:26
My page (number withheld) H Hotel.
00:29
I'm at (number withheld).
00:35
(number withheld) Boy Lottery.
00:42
I've still had a citizen's report of another tree down eastbound 68 in front of the hospital.
00:54
26 at 17th Avenue and Capitola Rosa.
00:57
Traffic signal is going to be blacked out.
01:05
Ninety-two boy copy.
01:06
We're able to clear the westbound lane, but the eastbound is still a traffic hazard.
01:10
And confirm you are still going to be on 68 west of Aguajito Road.
01:14
I'll call Caltrans.
01:15
26-250 information.
01:18
26-250, go ahead.
01:21
Just one without chance.
01:24
They're estimating that the earliest time that the roadway can be cleared is about 08 o'clock.
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Location mentioned:
CA-68, Monterey, CA
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