If your rig needs assistance to pass through Richardson’s Grove on Highway 101, we recommend the following.
1-2 hours before arriving at exit #627 in Piercy, CA., call Richard at Redwood Towing, and let him know what time to meet you there. Take the #627 exit and pull to the side. His driver will meet you there and hook up to your trailer. You will follow him to Garberville about 11 miles north.
Richard – Redwood Towing
Cell # 707-223-4949
Office # 707-923-3440
*He does not accept checks. If you are paying with a Credit Card you should call him a day in advance to avoid delays in with the card.
*$125 per trailer between 9 am and 5 pm (7 days a week)
*$175 per trailer after hours
*Keep your receipt, as the scales in this restricted area will ask you for it. They will write a ticket to those that do not have a receipt for the towing.
Calling Redwood Towing in advance is recommended.
At this time, we have been advised that no truck and trailers over 65 feet in total length should utilize Highway 101 to access Eureka.
Options:
- If your rig is over length, you may contact Richard at Redwood Towing, , they will tow your trailer through Richardson’s Grove with a short tractor designed to get over length trailers through Richardson’s Grove.
- Utilize a route north of Eureka.
Sorry for any inconvenience, initially we were advised that our rigs would be exempt from any restriction, but after speaking extensively with Cal Trans and the CHP, the bottom line is rigs over 65 feet are not allowed by their regulations to pass through Richardson’s Grove.
Please call if you have any questions or further advise 661-679-4681.
