Eastbound I-96 reopens at Beech Daly after flooding issues
Location: EB I-96 at Beech DalyLanes Blocked: All LanesEvent Type: FloodingCounty: WayneEvent Message: EB I-96 at Beech Daly Water Over the Roadway Flooding All Lanes. Freeway Closed at Beech Daly. Vehicles can re-enter the Freeway East of Beech Daly.
MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle to close Friday for ‘Peace March’
DETROIT – A planned march against police brutality in Detroit on Friday will close the Belle Isle bridge for several hours. Michigan State Police issued this alert:On June 5th, the MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 3 00 PM for the Belle Isle Peace March. If you are on the island after three you will not be able to leave the island till after the march is concluded. Peace March info:The program will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 5 at Gabriel Richard Park just off of E. Jefferson and end at Gabriel Richard ParkParking will be available just West of the MacArthur BridgeThe MacArthur Bridge will be closed during the March for participants to cross. Related: Protesters declare victory after Detroit police let them march without enforcing curfew
I-75 closing in Detroit this weekend for bride demolition
DETROIT Both sides of I-75 near I-94 will be closed in Detroit this weekend as crews demolish a bridge originally constructed in 1969. During the closure, the posted detour for northbound I-75 follows westbound I-94, northbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway), and eastbound M-8 back to northbound I-75. Southbound I-75 traffic will use westbound M-8 to southbound M-10, back to southbound I-75. All ramps, except for Holbrook Avenue to southbound I-75, will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 1. In addition, crews will close the left lane on southbound I-75 from Clay Street to Piquette Avenue starting at 9 a.m. Friday to mobilize demolition equipment.
12-year-old boy critically injured when car crashes into semi truck trailer on I-94 in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Mich. – A 12-year-old boy suffered critical injuries during a crash Friday morning on eastbound I-94 in Dearborn. Two lanes on eastbound I-94 have been blocked for hours near Schaefer Highway. Police said the Chrysler crashed into the truck when the truck was getting up to speed when entering eastbound I-94 from Schaefer Highway. The female driver of the Chrysler suffered serious injuries to her legs, police said. The truck driver was not hurt.
SB Southfield Freeway closed at Outer Drive due to flooding
ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Southbound side of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) is closed at Outer Drive due to flooding in Allen Park. 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. The freeway flooded in 2019 and was closed for days following heavy rains. North and Southbound Southfied Freeway is being closed for flooding at Outer Drive in Allen Park.