Watch CBS News

Flooding Shuts Down Metro Detroit Freeways

DETROIT (WWJ) - The Tuesday morning commute is off to a wet and very slow start.

Heavy rains overnight brought flooding to metro Detroit, forcing the closure of some freeways and local roads.

A Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters say some areas received up to three inches of rain.

In Detroit, flooding has closed westbound I-94 at the Lodge, northbound I-75 at Grand River Avenue, and northbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway) between Jefferson and Congress.

Downriver, flooding has closed northbound I-75 between Fort Street and Oakwood Boulevard. The Southfield Freeway is also closed between Michigan Avenue and Ford Road.

Eastbound I-696 is closed between Groesbeck and Gratiot. I-94 is shut down in both directions between I-696 and 12 Mile. Westbound I-94 has all lanes closed at 12 Mile due to water over the roadway.

Flooding was also reported on Dix Road under I-75, as well as on Southfield Road under I-75, both in Lincoln Park.

 

For the latest from the roads, stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 during Traffic and Weather on the 8s, 24-hours a day. Check for recent incidents now on the CBS Detroit Traffic Page.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.