Downed tree blocked Highway 29

By DAVID RYAN
Register City Editor

A large eucalyptus tree fell across Highway 29 late Wednesday morning, blocking southbound traffic and the Napa Valley Wine Train tracks between Trubody and Ragatz Lanes near Yountville.

Southbound Highway 29 traffic was diverted at Hoffman Lane onto Solano Avenue in order to avoid the area where the tree went down.

Northbound lanes of Highway 29 remained open, but the California Highway Patrol reported heavy traffic in the area.

Using chainsaws, workers were able to clear the railroad tracks of debris at 12:10 p.m. to let the train through, but the tree still blocked the highway.

CHP Sgt. Jason Cavett said the seven-foot diameter tree was cleared from the roadway shortly before 3 p.m.

No vehicles were damaged and no one was hurt.



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