CHICAGO (CBS) — A ramp on Interstate 80 in Joliet was shut down late Wednesday afternoon due to a leaking of cooking oil.
Illinois State Police troopers responded to the I-80 westbound ramp at Larkin Avenue around 4 p.m. for the hazard, police said.
Preliminary reports indicated a truck was leaking cooking oil. The ramp from I-80 westbound to Larkin was closed for an extended period of time.
CBs 2’s chopper was above the scene were responders appeared to be covering the area with sand during the cleanup.
Ever have one of those days? One waste oil driver did after his truck leaked cooking oil across SB Larkin Avenue just south of I-80 in Joliet. It’s all hands on deck to spread sand on the slick as State Police examine the truck. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLibpic.twitter.com/FFRKxpl37p
