Michigan Drivers Delayed After I-75 Overpass Crash

If you were traveling southbound on I-75 Thursday morning, you may have been dealing with brake lights, and a sudden slowdown.

High-Load Vehicle Strikes Coldwater Road Overpass

A vehicle struck the Coldwater Road overpass, backing up traffic on SB I-75 near I-475 and creating a mess in the southbound lanes. According to Mid-Michigan Now, debris was scattered across the roadway, forcing law enforcement to block lanes while crews worked to clear everything out.

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The Michigan Department of Transportation confirmed it was what they call a “high-load hit,” which typically means a vehicle that was too tall didn’t quite clear the bridge. It doesn’t take much for something like that to cause major headaches, especially on one of Genesee County’s busiest stretches of highway. Thankfully, all lanes were reopened shortly before 12:30 p.m., but the story doesn’t end there.

MDOT Closes Lane for Detailed Bridge Inspection

MDOT crews were back out on the scene to take a much closer look at the bridge. From 9 a.m. until noon today, the right lane of southbound I-75 at the Coldwater Road overpass was closed so inspectors could perform a detailed bridge inspection. That’s standard procedure after a hit like this.

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This stretch of I-75 already sees its fair share of congestion on a normal day. Add in a lane closure, and things can get tight in a hurry.

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The good news is there were no reports of serious injuries connected to the crash. Now it’s about making sure the bridge is structurally sound and safe for everyone who uses it every single day.