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chaos · 11-22-2011, 10:26 PM

There was a leak from a tanker truck tonight on our turnpike. The leak? Tar. I would be sick. The rain hasn't helped I am sure.

Channel 4 Action News has received numerous calls to its newsroom from drivers saying their tires have been covered in tar on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Some of the motorists said the tar is eating through their tires.
Pennsylvania Turnpike spokesman Bill Capone said a tanker carrying tar had a leak while traveling on the turnpike on Tuesday evening.
Traffic has been obstructed between the New Castle and Allegheny Valley exits (mileposts 10.7-47.7), according to an alert on the Pennsylvania Turnpike's website .
All eastbound lanes of the turnpike in that area are affected.
Several cars have pulled off to the side of the road and traffic is restricted in the area.

VTEC Mini · 11-23-2011, 03:09 PM

Thats a MINI! I have to share this with my MINI firends!

chaos · 11-23-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec mini

thats a mini! I have to share this with my mini firends!

oh no!

Varmint · 11-23-2011, 03:54 PM

How is that much tar oozing from the wheel, but there is no trail of it on the ground behind the wheel?

chaos · 11-23-2011, 04:09 PM

Huh, I don't know. Maybe it stuck to the tires and thickened up?

Here's more pictures...

Motorists Look For Answers After Tar-Like Substance Damages Cars - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

In Photos: Drivers Encounter Messy Situation On Pa. Turnpike - Photos - WTAE Pittsburgh

Ludercrz · 11-23-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VTEC Mini

Thats a MINI! I have to share this with my MINI firends!

"Say Hello to my MINI Friends..." doesn't have the same ring to it as Tony Montana.

VTEC Mini · 11-23-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ludercrz

"Say Hello to my MINI Friends..." doesn't have the same ring to it as Tony Montana.

I about spit my Pepsi out my nose!

sleighman · 11-23-2011, 11:30 PM

I would be pissed. I freak when they are repaving roads and I get a drop on my white CRZ. My wife says I would need meds if this happens.

gozoner · 11-24-2011, 11:22 AM

Actually, a thin layer of tar on the bottom of your car would prevent rust and salt damage. I see a East Coast dealer add-on opportunity!

Here in LA they have been leveling freeway high spots. I drove through a slurry of cement dust (after they shaved it off) and ended up with a white coating under the car where the wheels splash. That was a mess to clean.

11-22-2011, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
chaos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SW PA Posts: 609	Is This A New Fiat There was a leak from a tanker truck tonight on our turnpike. The leak? Tar. I would be sick. The rain hasn't helped I am sure. Channel 4 Action News has received numerous calls to its newsroom from drivers saying their tires have been covered in tar on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Some of the motorists said the tar is eating through their tires. Pennsylvania Turnpike spokesman Bill Capone said a tanker carrying tar had a leak while traveling on the turnpike on Tuesday evening. Traffic has been obstructed between the New Castle and Allegheny Valley exits (mileposts 10.7-47.7), according to an alert on the Pennsylvania Turnpike's website . All eastbound lanes of the turnpike in that area are affected. Several cars have pulled off to the side of the road and traffic is restricted in the area.

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11-23-2011, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
chaos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SW PA Posts: 609	Huh, I don't know. Maybe it stuck to the tires and thickened up? Here's more pictures... Motorists Look For Answers After Tar-Like Substance Damages Cars - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh In Photos: Drivers Encounter Messy Situation On Pa. Turnpike - Photos - WTAE Pittsburgh

11-23-2011, 11:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
sleighman Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 986	I would be pissed. I freak when they are repaving roads and I get a drop on my white CRZ. My wife says I would need meds if this happens.