M-14 reopens after semi-truck rollover near Plymouth
M-14 reopened in both directions Thursday morning after a semi-truck rollover sent debris into opposing lanes near Plymouth.
Michigan State Police said troopers responded at about 5:27 a.m. Nov. 12 near the I-96/M-14/I-275 interchange. Preliminary information indicated the truck's trailer hit and went through a concrete barrier, scattering debris onto the eastbound lanes.
No injuries had been reported, state police said.
Westbound I-96 traffic approaching M-14 was diverted onto northbound I-275, while eastbound M-14 traffic was sent off at Sheldon Road. State transportation and Wayne County road crews assisted with cleanup and traffic management.
In a 9:59 a.m. update, state police said all lanes had reopened. The crash remained under investigation.
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