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 "traffic control truck," which had a large barrel of paint. The pipes and paint were scattered all across the highway as a result of the crash.
Fortunately, nobody was injured.
As of 4 p.m., UHP said the right shoulder was open as crews continue to clean up the mess, which UDOT said is considered a hazardous materials situation.
UDOT said it will take a while and urged drivers to avoid the area.
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