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Hwy 101 is closed north of Leggett near the Peg House after a tree fell bringing down a powerline about 7 a.m.
According to Caltrans, “There is currently no estimated time of reopening.”
Traffic is backed up in both directions.
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UPDATE 9:10 a.m.: Caltrans District 1 announced on their Facebook page that Highway 101 is now “open and clear” to vehicle traffic.
UPDATE 9:24 a.m.: Video of crews removing the downed tree from the road by Bryn Coriell.
Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.
