ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Southbound side of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) is closed at Outer Drive due to flooding in Allen Park.
MDOT says the Northbound end will close if flooding persists.
Wayne County said earlier that the Ecorse Creek has overflowed causing surface flooding on roadways. It’s unclear how long the freeway will remain closed.
Ecorse Creek has overflowed causing surface flooding on roadways. The service drive of M-39 between Outer Drive&Van Born is closed. Please avoid these areas&use extreme caution when traveling. Our Roads Division is working to divert water before it makes its way onto the freeway.
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