- No estimate on when ramps, route will reopen.
- Tanker believed to be carrying about 7,500 gallons of petroleum.
Motorists wishing to go around Route 8 near Interstate 271 will still need to exercise caution and watch for detours, as parts of the area are still closed to drivers as of Sunday afternoon after a Saturday morning tanker crash.
The ramp from Route 8 north to Interstate 271 north are still closed, as is the ramp from Interstate 271 south to Route 8 south. In addition, Route 8 southbound between Highland and Hines Hill roads.
“More inspections are planned for today,” said Ray Marsch, public information officer for ODOT. “Those inspections will let us know the extent of any damage and what repairs will be needed. Anything currently closed will remain closed until it is deemed safe to reopen.”
The detour for Route 8 north is Route 82 to Interstate 271.
The southbound detour is Route 82 to Interstate 480 to Route 91. Motorists should then take Route 91 to Route 303 to the Route 8 entrance.