A tanker truck crash on Highway 1 near Hampton forced the closure of the highway in both directions beginning the evening of April 8, 2026. PHOTO: SUBMITTED BY BRIAN FERGUSON

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Detours remain on Highway 1 eastbound

Tara Clow April 13, 2026 6:48 am Last Updated on April 13, 2026 11:02 am

Cleanup continues on Highway 1 near Nauwigewauk after a tanker truck rolled over, causing a fuel spill.

The westbound lanes reopened on Friday, but an update from the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization late Sunday night stated the eastbound lanes remain closed.

Thirty-six thousand litres of fuel were spilled in the crash last Wednesday.

The latest highway information is also available at NB511.ca or by calling 511.

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