Southfield Freeway Closed After High Waters Flood Roadway [PHOTOS]

DETROIT (WWJ) -- A portion of the Southfield Freeway was closed on Friday evening after torrential rains flooded both sides of the roadway near Tireman Avenue.

Crews worked to clear disabled vehicles and authorities urged motorists to avoid the area as several feet of water covered the freeway.

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