‘Major delays’: Oil spill shuts down stretch of Hwy. 401 near Keele
Police are warning of “major delays” following an oil spill that shut a section of westbound Highway 401 near Keele Street in North York. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to the area just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Police say liquid asphalt oil spilled from a transport truck. The westbound express to collector […]
Major delays are expected on westbound Highway 401 near Keele Street in North York following an oil spill. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to the incident just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Liquid asphalt oil leaked from a transport truck that was on the right shoulder beyond the spill area. The westbound express lanes to collector lanes have been closed, and all collector lanes will be directed into the express lanes.
Authorities have warned of significant disruptions as the lanes may remain closed until further notice.
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