Hazardous material spilled on Highway 46 near Balgonie, Sask., drivers asked to use caution
White Butte RCMP and local fire services are responding to a fertilizer spill on Highway 46 and the overpass near Balgonie, Sask. on Saturday afternoon.
While no fire or injuries have been reported, the fertilizer has been reported to be a hazardous material and people close by should use caution, according to a release from the Saskatchewan RCMP.
There will be traffic restrictions in place as clean-up continues. The eastbound lanes of Highway 46 were closed as a result of the clean-up.
As well, RCMP said drivers should expect delays in the areas of the Highway 1 overpass and the Highway 10 overpass.
On Sunday, traffic restrictions were still in place at the scene of the spill, according to the Highway Hotline.
In an update just after 8 a.m. Monday, RCMP said clean-up efforts were officially complete.
Balgonie, Sask. is located about 24 kilometres east of Regina.
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