Concrete spill creates major traffic backup at Telegraph, 14 Mile roads in Oakland County

Concrete spills onto northbound Telegraph Road

A concrete spill at Telegraph and 14 Mile roads in Oakland County on Aug. 5, 2019. (WDIV)

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A concrete spill at Telegraph and 14 Mile roads in Oakland County has created a major traffic backup.

The concrete spilled Monday morning in the northbound lanes of Telegraph Road.

Firefighters were called to the intersection and doused the concrete with water.

Police officers from Franklin were also at the scene.

Officials said all main lanes of the road have reopened, but the right turn lane to northbound 14 Mile Road is still closed, as of 2 p.m.

Here's aerial video of the cleanup efforts:


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