Motorists in Washtenaw County faced delays yesterday as a crash led to the closure of all lanes of Michigan Avenue near Fosdick Road in Pittsfield Township. The roadblock stretched between Old State Road and Fosdick Road, with authorities urging drivers to seek alternative routes to reach their destinations. The exact time of the incident was not reported, but substantial disruptions followed in its wake.
By late yesterday afternoon, Pittsfield Township Police Department had confirmed the road's closure due to a "traffic incident," and although details about the nature of the crash were sparse, the aftermath was clear—Michigan Avenue was at a standstill. According to an update by ClickOnDetroit, the police anticipated prolonged traffic disruptions and the need for detours.
Further compounding the issue for commuters, the blockage persisted into the evening. A report from MLive stated that "All lanes of Michigan Avenue remained blocked in both directions between Old State and Fosdick roads as of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13," leaving those on the road at that time to manage as best they could. This information was derived from a statement given to MLive by the Pittsfield Township Police Department.
The all-clear eventually came, with the Pittsfield Township Police & Fire informing the public that the incident had been cleared. Their social media post urged residents earlier to avoid the area, indicating the severity of the situation. The announcement was made via Facebook, a medium increasingly common for real-time updates from municipal services. The notice ended a stretch of uncertainty and inconvenience for many, as it pointed to normalcy on the horizon for travelers affected by the setback.
