Overview
- All lanes between I-75 and Mound, which closed Thursday night after a semi crashed, remain shut, and ramps from I-75 to I-696 are closed until further notice.
- Michigan State Police say the westbound semi went through the concrete median and jackknifed, leaving large broken sections spread across both directions of the freeway.
- A significant fuel spill followed the crash, prompting a hazardous-material response and a cleanup that officials say will take time.
- State police have not confirmed any injuries and have not determined the cause, and the investigation is ongoing at the scene.
- MDOT notes I-696 is a major east–west route for Oakland and Macomb County commuters, so structural inspections and any needed repairs could extend delays beyond the initial closure.