Strong smell of asphalt near Route 9 with lane closure, Newton MA


A strong smell of asphalt was reported near Route 9 in Newton. The smell is likely connected to road construction. Route 9 is reduced to one lane from Walnut Street to Lakeman Avenue.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Highline engine 3.
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Yeah, a strong smell of asphalt in the area.
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I'm sure where it's coming from.
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You know if there's, say, pay from Route 9.
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Where the asphalt was done, do you know.
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Route 9, that's all I could smell.
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Roger, thank you.
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The construction is being gone.
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Okay, and the message, turning command of 600.
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Receive, terminating command,
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600, 59 minutes.
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And Josh, just be aware that Route 9 is down to one lane at this time.
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Again, Route 9 is down to one lane from Walnut all the way to Lakeman.
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At 101.
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Newton, MA
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