US 59 lanes reopen after oil spill caused by truck at Spur 527
A tanker truck spilled oil on U.S. 59 on Saturday, and it has led to three lanes being closed on the highway. (Houston Transtar)
HOUSTON – Three lanes on US 59 have reopened after a truck spilled oil on the highway on Saturday.
Police were dispatched to the scene around 6 a.m. due to the spill on U.S. 59 at Spur 527.
The left interchange ramp and right interchange ramp are still closed.
Drivers should find alternate routes.
KPRC 2 is working to get more information on the incident.
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