By Sonya Harvey

The cleaning of a major oil spill along the North Coast Highway will continue until tomorrow.

The National Works Agency (NWA) says the spill between Coopers Pen main road in Trelawny and the Discovery Bay main road in St. Ann, occurred sometime early this morning. 

The agency is working alongside the fire brigade to have the affected area, which spans some 50 kilometres of roadway, cleaned.

Communications Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says extended cleaning is necessary to ensure the oil is properly removed from the road surface.

He explained that motorists are still able to access the roadway.

Head of the Trelawny police, Winston Milton said investigations are underway to ascertain information about the driver and the vehicle that are responsible for the oil spill.

He also reiterated the call for motorists to drive with caution in the affected area.

Meanwhile, the Jamaica Fire Brigade says it successfully completed phase one of the clean-up operation.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford said assistance was provided by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and a private contractor to assist with the laying of absorbent material along the affected area.