The Putnam County Commission says a Nitro gas station and commercial truck stop is creating a public nuisance with the traffic it creates.

The County Commission filed its lawsuit in September in Putnam Circuit Court against Pilot Travel Centers LLC. Pilot removed the case to federal court on Oct. 16.

In the complaint, the county says Pilot’s advertising and promotion of the travel center has caused it to attract more motorists and commercial truck drivers than its premises are designed to accommodate.

“In turn, large commercial vehicles, including but not limited to tractor-trailers, box trucks, semi-trailers, flat beds and tanker trucks physically block the public roadway and surrounding areas while attempting to enter and/or exit the travel center,” the complaint states. “Defendant’s

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