Traffic tied up in Williston after tractor trailer carrying traffic signs breaks in half

Will DiGravio | Burlington Free Press

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A tractor trailer carrying heavy metal traffic signs, posts, and cones brought traffic to a halt in Williston this morning, after the weight of its load caused the trailer's frame to crack and buckle in half.

"There were no injuries, just a two hour plus inconvenience to the motoring public here in Williston," town Police Chief Patrick Foley told the Burlington Free Press.

The incident caused some damage to the roadway, but the contents of the trailer remained inside, Foley said. No other cars were hit in the incident.

"It was just a time-consuming effort to unload and then load another truck," he said.

The wreck blocked traffic on Vermont 2A's southbound lanes in the area of Marshall Avenue, which is home to several trucking facilities, according to Foley.

Foley said a tow company was able to right the tractor trailer's frame and bring it to Milton, where it will be inspected by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

TRAFFIC - Significant delays expected at the intersection of St. George Rd and Marshall Ave in Williston. TT unit broken in half. Avoid the area and seek alt routes please #willistonfire pic.twitter.com/Z2AUdPubQB — WillistonFireL4611 (@WillFireL4611) June 14, 2018