Huntsville Doppler has learned that the tar-like brown substance affecting a number of vehicles in the community is a result of a spill.
A distribution truck owned by Miller Paving experienced a line failure, resulting in an emulsion spill along the downtown section of Muskoka Road 3 in Huntsville, between Yonge Street and Chaffey Street. While the truck is part of the District’s 2025 micro-surfacing contract with Miller, the incident occurred outside of a designated construction zone during transit between sites.
Public communication is expected to be coordinated. Public inquiries regarding potential vehicle damage are being referred to [email protected].
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Vehicles that drove through this emulsion should get their brakes checked as the calipers may have been affected.
Further to my other comments, I showed my wife’s car to Keith Oben, the owner of Colorworks (yes American spelling) and he has seen several others and has a cleaning solution for the oily tar. He has contacted Miller and is setting up a process where they will pay his repair bills once he has sent them individual quotes and pictures. If you want to use him, you drop in and fill out a form and he takes photos of your car. He is at 1 Howland.
Brian Sproston.
I read about the person getting something on her car, This morning Sept 29 ,25 I took a look at my own car and sure enough I have the same stuff on my car, while looking through Doppler this morning I see where Miller Group has a place where anyone with damaged can submit a claim.. A big Thankyou to the person who posted the photo of her car and what was on it!
I was driving along Main Street as workers were spreading saw dust all along the road. I assumed that something had spilled and now I know why and what. Thanks.
Miller Paving is excellent to deal with. I too had an issue a few years ago north of Dorset. They made good for the clean-up.