(WXYZ) — UPDATE: North and southbound I-275 has reopened earlier than expected after closing due to downed power lines. State police say another closure will happen in the near future to repair wires.
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I-275 in metro Detroit is expected to close for several hours because of multiple downed, live power lines, Michigan State Police said Wednesday afternoon.
All traffic in the area will be rerouted to I-96. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.
Additionally, I-275 and Grand River, going in both directions, has downed wires across the freeway. Traffic is currently at a standstill, police say.
The reroutes are below:
UPDATE: NB 275 is being routed off at 8 Mile Road. SB 275 is going to M5. WB 696 is closed to SB 275. You can still exit to M5. EB 96 is closed at 275.
UPDATE: NB 275 is being routed off at 8 Mile Road. SB 275 is going to M5. WB 696 is closed to SB 275. You can still exit to M5. EB 96 is closed at 275. Best advice? If you don’t need to go that way don’t! PS: Don’t drive on the shoulder and almost hit our cars! #TweetfromtheDRCC pic.twitter.com/IF7dUbqxZz
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 7, 2021
MSP says I-275 from Eight Mile Road to I-696 isn't expected to reopen until midnight.
Update: Estimated time of opening for the I 275 closure from Eight Mile to I 696 is going to be midnight. Avoid the area! pic.twitter.com/Vho0mELCgn
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 7, 2021
275 and Grand River both directions has wires down across the freeway. Traffic is at a standstill. Troopers and fire in route. Reports of wires on the vehicles. #TweetfromtheDRCC pic.twitter.com/V45mj4JEI0
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 7, 2021
Other on NB I-275
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) July 7, 2021
Location: NB I-275 After 8 mile
Lanes Blocked: All Lanes
Event Type: Other
County: Oakland
Event Message: Down Power Lines Across All Lanes@DTWeetin
