Flooding over the freeway caused the closure of all lanes northbound I-75 at Dix Highway in Wayne County. (Matt Rourke, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Flooding over the freeway caused the closure of all lanes northbound I-75 at Dix Highway in Wayne County.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the closure on X around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Aug. 28).
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Flooding on NB I-75 Location: NB I-75 at Dix Hwy/Exit 40 Lanes Blocked: All Lanes Event Type: Flooding County: Wayne
The following information comes from the state of Michigan:
Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling. A foot of water will float many vehicles.
Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickups trucks.
Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road. The depth of water is not always obvious.
The road bed may be washed out under the water, and you could be stranded or trapped.
Do not drive around a barricade. Barricades are there for your protection. Turn around and go the other way.
Do not try to take short cuts--they may be blocked. Stick to designated routes.
Be especially cautious driving at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
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