A8 Closed Until After Midnight Due to Overturned Clay Truck

zaanstad-assendelft - The A8 towards Zaandam is expected to remain closed until after midnight due to a clay truck overturning on Tuesday morning.

Clay Truck Overturning Incident

The A8 towards Zaandam is expected to remain closed until after midnight as a truck carrying clay overturned at Zaanstad-Assendelft around 08:30. The spilled clay needs to be cleared from the road and the verge. Additionally, 48 meters of guardrail and the asphalt were damaged and require immediate repair. The guardrail needs replacement and the asphalt needs milling. During the evening rush hour, traffic should expect delays due to repair work. Traffic is being diverted off the highway at Zaanstad-Westerkoog, with traffic towards Alkmaar being rerouted via A5 and A9 from Coenplein interchange.