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Multiple Detroit Freeways Flooded

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has flooded many Detroit Freeways.

Parts of several Detroit Freeways are closed due to severe flooding.
Parts of several Detroit Freeways are closed due to severe flooding. (Kyle Will/Patch)

DETROIT—Multiple Detroit freeways are flooded again after heavy Friday afternoon rainfall, according to the Michigan State Police.

Local freeways flooded so far:

  • M39 SB at Joy
  • M39 NB at Ford
  • WB M-8 at I-75

The Michigan State Police is also encouraging anyone that's planning to attend tonight's Lions or Tigers game to start thinking of a different route that doesn't include freeways in Detroit due to some type of flooding.

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