481 North closed between Jamesville and Fayetteville
/ Courtesy: Craig McDowell
JAMESVILLE -- All lanes are back open on Route 481 Northbound following a crash on the highway in DeWitt.
One lane was closed between Jamesville Road and Exit 3E (Fayetteville).
DeWitt police say a dump truck from J.K. Tobin Construction got a flat tire, causing the tailgate to shift and release asphalt.
The driver was able to safely move to the side of the road. Members of the construction company and the Town of DeWitt Highway Department were able to quickly clean up the highway.
No tickets were issued.
Original Story:
A portion of Route 481 is shut down due to a dump truck that spilled asphalt on the highway.
Right now, the right lane of 481 Northbound is closed from Jamesville Road to Exit 3E (Fayetteville). DeWitt police say a dump truck dropped its load of asphalt onto 481 around 9:45 a.m.
Drivers are urged to find an alternate route while crews clear the scene.
The right lane of 481 North is expected to be closed for about 2 hours.
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