The Madola Road bridge over Fightingtown Creek is clearly marked with a weight limit of five tons. However, this is part of the route outlined for trucks carrying biosolids. Their weight was found to be as high as 73,000 pounds by law enforcement officers. The route is outlined in the pilot program plans filed with the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment.
Growing concern over the transportation and spreading of biosolids continues to raise questions among citizens and government officials alike.
Documents obtained by The News Observer...
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