Grim photos show aftermath of offal spillage that caused day-long closure of busy Newport roundabout
The road was closed for more than 24 hours after the incident
New photographs have revealed the grim aftermath of an offal spillage at a roundabout in Newport earlier this week.
A major clean-up operation has been under way this week after a lorry carrying offal shed its load on the A518 near Newport.
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The incident happened at the Chetwynd Aston Roundabout - locally referred to as Sheep Island.
The busy A-road was closed from around 8am on Tuesday (June 2) until Wednesday evening after highways and drainage teams worked tirelessly to clean up the spill.
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When the road finally reopened, a 10mph speed limit was in place due to possible grease being left on the road surface.
Newport councillor Peter Scott thanked staff and contractors with Telford & Wrekin Council for their efforts in the clean-up, which at times took place in heavy rain and wind.
Councillor Scott added: “It was never going to be an easy job but they got stuck in and got the roads open as quickly as they could. I hope the public appreciate their efforts.”
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