Flood caused corrosive damage to Detroit trucking industry

June 29, 20210

Pouring rain that hit Michigan on Thursday and Friday led to severe flooding.

This caused serious damage to traffic in Detroit and other parts of the state.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) said that the power outage affected pumping systems meant for removing water from roads.

“The lack of electricity has affected dozens of pumping stations on highways that use electricity to pump water. Generators were brought to a number of locations, allowing all other freeways to reopen except I-94 in Detroit and Dearborn between Greenfield Road and I-75, ”MDOT said.

Flooded roads left dozens of trucks stuck on I-94 in Detroit.

Michigan State Patrol (MSP) strongly urge truckers not to drive through flooded streets.

Here is a real life example. This semi driver entered 94 from Rotunda and started plowing through the water. He didn’t make it. Even if he would have had the momentum, the freeway was blocked by submerged cars. He made it to shore before we got to him. pic.twitter.com/hWn1XEUqkp
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) June 27, 2021

I-94 in Dearborn and Detroit will remain closed for some time before interstate highway could reopen.

MDOT suggests drivers use I-96, M-10, and I-75 as detour routes during the closure of I-94.

“If you abandoned your truck on the freeway, contact your insurance company to inquire about next steps. You can call to Metro South Post using the number 734.287.5000 and provide your license plate to find out where the truck is,” MSP said.