According to the provincial government, fire retardant has leaked onto the northbound side of Route 11, situated between Jacquet River and Charlo.
On Thursday around noon, the province provided an update via Facebook, indicating that the spill poses no risk to humans or the environment.
The report noted that between 50 and 100 litres of fire retardant were spread over several kilometres and have since dried.
Officials are advising the public to remain alert for personnel who may be present at the scene.
The spill was attributed to a contractor working on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources, with the province first announcing it around 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Fire retardant is utilized to inhibit or halt the spread of flames, with its primary component being ammonium polyphosphate, a phosphate salt also commonly used as a fertilizer.
The province mentioned that the spill has resulted in a “brightly coloured solution.”
