Watch For Truck Traffic Near Chassell Cleanup Site

Cleanup work continues at the site of last Saturday’s accident and fuel release at the Sturgeon River Bridge on US 41 south of Chassell.

Motorists are asked to watch out for increased truck traffic in the affected area.

Dump trucks will be coming in and out of the area, taking out impacted soil and bringing in clean fill material.

In addition to the traffic control lights, traffic control personnel will be assisting in the movement of trucks and workers.

Drivers are reminded to use extra caution if they need to drive along US-41 near the Sturgeon River.

Western U.P. Health Department has also has notified Chassell Township School about the increased truck traffic and activity.

For situation updates, visit the health department web site at www.wupdhd.org