The N51 Drogheda to Slane Road was closed for much of today (June 30th) after a truck overturned at the bend in the road beside the river at Townley Hall spilling oil onto the roadway.
Louth County Council fire and roads crews completed a clean-up operation this afternoon. There were no reports of any injuries.
The local authority mobilised a co-ordinated response with Boyne River Rescue after a lorry overturned along the route earlier today, June 30th.
An oil spill was reported on the road, and Louth County Council crews worked throughout the day dispersing absorbents to ensure the surface was safe before the road was reopened this afternoon.
Crews were assisted by Boyne Rescue personnel to install booms in the river, which contained the oil slick. Environment staff will continue to monitor the site.
Work on a temporary re-instatement of a 25-metre section of damaged crash barrier, which brought the vehicle to a stop, was also carried out by Louth County Council before the road was reopened.
