Detours Continue Around Scene Of Fiery Tanker Crash In Pennsauken
By Mike DeNardo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The ramp at the scene of Monday's fiery tanker crash in Pennsauken isn't expected to reopen for a few more days.
Drivers in Pennsauken will likely be detoured for several more days as the Delaware River Port Authority arranges for contractors to repair the fire-damaged ramp from eastbound Route 90 to north and southbound 130. DRPA CEO John Hanson says three things have to happen before one traffic lane is reopened.
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"The first thing is, the temporary barrier. The second thing that we have to do is make sure that the road will not be slippery. Petroleum products can be slippery. If it's impregnated the surface and it gets wet, that area can be slippery," said Hanson.
The third thing is repairing the lighting, because a light pole was damaged. Hanson says crews at the scene are removing contaminated soil, but that much of the 8,000 gallons of gasoline that spilled under the roadway has been contained.
