{{tncms-inline content=”<div id="js_5v" class="_5pbx userContent _3576" data-ft="{"><p>CARBON COUNTY- SR6 tanker rollover Update: Eastbound traffic lanes are open along SR6. Westbound lanes will be open at approximately 4pm. Please continue to use the upmost caution while navigating through this area as it is still a construction area and there are uneven lanes.</p><p>Response efforts are continuing down river. Hard booms have replace the soft booms put in last night. These booms help control the flow of the crude oil, making it easier to divert the oil to a containable area where it can be cleared out of the river and disposed of properly. There are currently 4 tiers of booms for a length of 3 miles. The EPA and DEQ are still on site and will be the final dictator of the clean up effort.</p><p>We thank you for your cooperation and consideration in this effort.</p></div>” id=”54f7aa2b-08cd-40a8-835c-8c73b6a54eac” style-type=”update” title=”Updated Information” type=”relcontent”}}
UPDATE: Rollover clean up continues, SR6 lanes open
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CARBON COUNTY -SR6 Update: Clean up efforts continue through the night and into the morning. Crews are on scene cleaning up the estimated 8,000 gallon spill along SR6 and Price River near the Carbonville on-ramp.
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are on scene conducting assessments and monitoring quantities of contaminate along the river. Envirocare, a hazardous materials clean-up company is on site, safely packaging contaminate and debris for disposal. Landon’s Diesel is preparing the tractor trailer to be towed off site.
Road closures are still in effect, traffic is being diverted through Carbonville. Currently there is not an estimated time of reopening SR6. We will keep you updated as progress is made.
Thank you for your cooperation while efforts continue. Please use extreme caution when traveling near the area.