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A picture of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge

International Bridge

A fuel spill slowed traffic at the south end of the International Bridge on Tuesday night.

A semi-tractor trailer struck a concrete barrier at the toll plaza at 6:45 p.m.. Diesel fuel spilled, Michigan Department of Transportation says.

Southbound and northbound lanes were closed. One southbound lane soon reopened. One lane of northbound traffic reopened at 8 p.m.

Emergency responders left the scene at 8:30 p.m. All lanes reopened to traffic at 8:40 p.m. Waiting traffic was cleared by 9:05 p.m., said MDOT spokesperson Dan Weingarten.


Source: Sault Star