Sewage overflow creates hazard near Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency radio traffic indicated a sewage overflow from a manhole in the northbound lanes of US 301 near North Washington Boulevard. The leak appears to involve sewage water and may cause roadway damage or create a traffic hazard if it worsens. City crews were advised for inspection.
Audio|Heard on: Sarasota FL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Reference my call.
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It does appear that there is,
00:03
It smells like sewage water leaking from a manhole cover.
00:08
It's in the northbound lanes of US 301 near North Washington Boulevard so far.
00:18
Okay.
00:21
I'm unsure if there's any sort of clog or anything, but it is overflowing.
00:26
It's not causing any traffic hazard as of yet,
00:29
but possibly could in the near future and possibly cause damage to the roadway.
00:35
If you just want to notify the city,
00:37
I don't know if they want to send somebody out here to look at it and see what's going on.
00:44
So.
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Location mentioned:
N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
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