Portion of I-96 in Oakland County closed in both directions due to downed power lines
(CBS DETROIT) - Eastbound and westbound lanes of I-96 between Milford and Wixom roads in Oakland County are closed Friday morning because of downed power lines over the freeway.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says a construction crane took down some power lines.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says traffic on eastbound I-96 at Milford Road should use Grand River Avenue east to Wixom Road north, while westbound I-96 traffic at Wixom Road should use westbound Grand River to Kent Lake Road.
As of 10:25 a.m., the power lines were still down across the freeway. Fire crews and DTE Energy workers are on the scene.
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