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All lanes of I-75 reopened at 7 Mile Road after highway flood

Video shows drivers battling flooded highway

Flooding on southbound I-75 (WDIV)

DETROIT – Northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 have been reopened after flooding closed the freeway for several hours Sunday.

On Sunday afternoon, flooding from the winter storm had caused all lanes of I-75 to close between 7 Mile and 8 Mile roads.

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Drivers were backed up on the highway, as sections of the roadway had several inches of standing water.

You can see video of the flooded highway below:

Northbound I-75 is backed up between 7 Mile and 8 Mile roads, as well.

Drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route, as the flooding is causing long backups.

Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit will continue to monitor the traffic situation.


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Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.

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