Be warned, this is likely going to be one of the most annoying things you will see all day. A TikTok video has since gone viral of a man driving directly through freshly finished wet concrete.
You read that correctly; it hadn’t even been broomed to really finish it off. It’s not as though there weren’t any signs or visuals that could have prevented it, since it looks as though there are cones surrounding the wet area.
It’s unclear if this was part of a public job or part of someone’s private property, but there is at least one man who doesn’t look at all happy about what’s happened. Well, besides the driver.
It truly must have just been poured and finished because, towards the end of the clip, you can see a Monster can and an empty water bottle littered on the ground, implying that workers had just been there. I wonder how long it took for them to get to this point.
Freshly Finished Concrete Didn’t Stay Fresh for Long
@thetonybolognacha Man Veer’s into the Wet Concrete that was just finished, prior to it being Broomed. #concrete #cement #roadwork #construction #work ♬ original sound – TheTonyBolognaChannel
The video doesn’t capture when the driver went through the concrete, but it does show what happened afterwards. It seems as though the driver immediately realized what happened, stopping only a few yards away and dragging wet concrete behind him.
As explained before, there were also cones signaling to drivers that they needed to drive a specific route in order to avoid the wet concrete. Judging by where the tire marks are, it’s likely that the driver misjudged where the wet concrete ended and veered off into another lane.
Unfortunately, it does appear as though there aren’t any cones in that area. So, it’s a little hard to assess whose fault it is really.
Driving Through Wet Concrete Can Cause Serious Vehicle Damage
Wet concrete can cause significant damage to a vehicle, especially if the driver travels a considerable distance before stopping. Concrete can stick to tires, wheels, and wheel wells, eventually hardening and causing vibrations or affecting the vehicle’s handling.
The underside of a vehicle can also be damaged if concrete becomes lodged on suspension components, brake lines, or other moving parts. Additionally, concrete is highly alkaline, meaning it can permanently stain or damage a vehicle’s paint if it is not removed quickly.
Drivers who accidentally travel through wet concrete should rinse the affected areas as soon as possible before the material hardens. Depending on the amount of concrete involved, a mechanic or professional detailer may need to inspect the vehicle, and drivers could also be held financially responsible for damaging freshly poured roadways.
Commenters Question Whether Construction Zone Was Properly Marked
Many commenters were on the side of the driver, focusing on the lack of cones towards the end of the construction area. One commenter wrote, “He’s right, there were no cones at the end, kinda y’all’s fault.”
Similarly, another person wrote, “Hate to tell you, That’s on y’all. You only have four cones out more than 30 feet away. Legally, you are now responsible for the repairs on that car.”
After looking through all of the comments, I was unable to locate any that placed the blame on those who placed the cones. Additional information concerning where this took place as well as who was involved was not immediately made public.