I-80 express lane closed for more than six hours due to tar spill
GARY — The express lanes on Interstate 80/94 were closed for more than six hours Tuesday due to a crash that caused approximately 750 gallons of tar to spill onto the road, according to a Facebook post from Indiana State Police.
A semi appeared to crash into the back of a tanker carrying the tar in the early afternoon. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management assisted with clean up, ISP said.
The incident happened in the eastbound lanes between the Cline Avenue and Burr Street exits, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
As of 7 p.m., the road was cleared, according to INDOT.
GALLERY: The Times Photos of the Week
Lake Central kicker, punter and tight end Owen Denny is pictured on the left. Munster quarterback Matt Opat is pictured on the right. The two are cousins, and took each other on Friday night.
Raymundo Garcia, who calls himself "the busboy," greets customers at El Taco Real in Hammond.
Last Monday, the restaurant hosted a special event to begin commemorating its 50-year milestone. The reception featured the unveiling of a new painting of El Taco Real by Chicago-based artist Steve Connell, who specializes in transforming urban landscapes into artistic renderings using digital manipulation.
When the restaurant first opened, its name was a pivotal marketing tool. “If you read El Taco Real in Spanish, it comes off as the royal taco. We just wanted to be clever, funny and a little ironic. We didn’t care whatever customers called us as long as they showed up," Raymundo Garcia said.
A portion of McCook Avenue in Hammond has been renamed for Frank Van Til from Van Til's Supermarket.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. leads the street naming ceremony for Frank Van Til, here with his wife Gladys.
Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Bob Migliorini speaks at the street naming ceremony for Frank Van Til, here with his wife Gladys.
Valparaiso's Austen MacKenzie is confronted by Penn's Thomas Wilson Friday at the season opener with Valparaiso and Penn.
Valparaiso's Austen MacKenzie is confronted by Penn's Thomas Wilson Friday at the season opener with Valparaiso and Penn.
Valparaiso quarterback Justin Clark dives in for a touchdown Friday at the season opener with Valparaiso and Penn.
Valparaiso coach Bill Marshall keeps an eye on the game Friday at the season opener with Valparaiso and Penn.
Valparaiso's Travis Davis eludes Penn defenders Friday at the season opener with Valparaiso and Penn.
Valparaiso fans cheer for their team Friday at the season opener with Valparaiso and Penn.
Amayah Lee, 10, came to cheer on her cousin T.J. Watkins and the Valparaiso team Friday at the season opener with Valparaiso and Penn.
High school football kicks off
After winning the Class 5A state championship, Valparaiso was among the Region schools to start its football season on Friday.
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References
- ^ Lizzie Kaboski (www.nwitimes.com)