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Eastbound I-80 closed due to massive paint spill in Summit County
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah Drivers heading east on Interstate 80 in Summit County are facing significant delays after yellow paint was spilled all over the freeway after a crash.The Utah Department of Transportation first announced the closure at milepost 157 near Wanship around 2:30 p.m. All eastbound lanes were closed, as well as the left lane of westbound I-80.Utah Highway Patrol said a semi-truck hauling about 15 large pieces of pipe rear-ended a "…
I-80 closed near Wanship after crash involving 500 gallons of spilled paint
WANSHIP, Utah — Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at milepost 157 near Wanship after 500 gallons of paint was spilled onto the roadway, according to Lt. Cameron Roden from the Utah Highway Patrol. The accident involved a semi-truck that rear-ended a traffic control truck with a crash attenuator trailer and all the paint. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, and crews are working to clear off the right shoulder so traffic can begin…
UTAH- A dangerous material accident that spread paint and poles along the I-80, caused the closure eastwards to Summit County as the gangs were working to clear the area. The road was immediately closed due to debris covering much of the road, according to Utah Department of Transportation, UDOT. However, around 4 p.m., officials opened the right arch to allow traffic passage, while UDOT warned drivers to expect delays in traffic in the area.
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