The driver of the truck was uninjured. Photo: Supplied.
UPDATE, 4.30 pm – Traffic is once again flowing freely at the Kings Highway and Yass Road roundabout intersection in Queanbeyan.
Northbound lanes of Yass Road were blocked at around 6:30 this morning when a semi-trailer overturned.
Emergency services responded before the traffic management and clean-up operation was taken over by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council workers.
A spokesperson confirmed the road was now clear and all lanes re-opened.
“The NSW EPA and Council’s environment team attended the site to investigate,” they said.
“No asbestos was identified, and we suppressed the dust with a water cart during clean up.”
Live Traffic NSW still advised motorists to reduce their speed and exercise caution in the area.
Monday, 13 April, 2.30 pm – A single-truck crash in Queanbeyan at the Red Rooster roundabout has seen part of Yass Road closed for several hours, and the traffic impacts could continue into the night.
Emergency services were called to the roundabout that connects Yass Road, Kings Highway, Ellerton Drive and Bungendore Road at about 6:30 am on Monday (13 April) to reports a truck had overturned.
“Officers attached to Monaro Police District attended and found a fully laden semi-trailer had rolled onto its side, trapping the driver for a short time,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
“The driver, a 60-year-old man, was not injured and able to extricate himself from the cabin.”
The impacted roundabout. Image: Live Traffic NSW.
A tow truck was able to right the vehicle and remove it from the scene at about 2:30 pm, but the clean-up is expected to take several hours.
The scene is being managed by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council workers, with a spokesperson confirming the vehicle had been carrying construction waste.
“It was not carrying asbestos,” they confirmed.
The truck was carrying construction waste when it overturned. Photo: Supplied.
The northbound lanes of Yass Road remain closed.
Motorists have been advised to factor in extra travel time, and to avoid the area if possible. Check Live Traffic NSW for updates.
