STANDALE, Mich. — Standale’s roads have been cleared after being partially blocked due to a spilled load.
The Walker Police Department says a truck spilled an unspecified substance between Manzana Court and the intersection at Lake Michigan Drive and Wilson Avenue in the westbound lanes, as well as between Wilson Avenue and Riverbend Drive in the southbound lanes.
“Personally, we think it looks like a Lighting McQueen mess up from the movie CARS,” the department wrote after the incident occurred.
The aforementioned roads caused potential traffic delays until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to police. The public is advised to exercise caution around any residue.
Police commend the crews who worked to clean the mess in a short period of time.
Later, authorities had a better answer about what exactly was spilled. They say the spilled load was not asphalt and is believed to be wet soil from a pond dredging project.
The stuff is not hazardous waste, said a spokesperson for the City of Walker. If you live along the route of the spill, there is no cause for alarm.
We're also getting answers about how the load was spilled. The City says the truck that spilled the soil did not initially stop, but the truck and driver were tracked down thanks to the help of local businesses.
The spokesperson says enforcement action was taken by investigating officers; however, there is no need to release the name of the driver.
"This is a perfect example of how quality relationships amongst our business community help us investigate various issues throughout the city," said the City's spokesperson.
