Tractor-trailer rollover snarls traffic on eastbound Hwy. 401 at northbound 400
Posted July 20, 2018 8:06 am.
Last Updated July 20, 2018 11:52 am.
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A tractor-trailer rollover on the Highway 401 created major traffic hassles for both daily commuters and those who were hoping for an early start to the cottage.
The lumber truck was on the ramp from the eastbound Highway 401 to the northbound Highway 400 when it rolled over around 5:30 a.m. on Friday.
The collector ramp on the eastbound 401 to the northbound 400 is closed since the lumber is being offloaded from the truck. It is expected to be reopened by 1 p.m.
The province’s Ministry of Transportation built a bypass ramp in that location three ago since many trucks were flipping over on the same area of the eastbound 401 to northbound 400. It allows other traffic to get by.
Police charged a 53-year-old man from Napanee with careless driving, improper tires and no pre-trip inspection.
No injuries were reported.
The crash happened during Safe Trucking Week, in which OPP are focusing on trucks and truck drivers.
