GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – I-196 is backed up for miles.
Both lanes are closed on westbound I-196.
It is reported that a semi is in the middle of the street right before Market Avenue on I-196. The truck is still in the road from an accident that happened early Monday morning.
FOX 17 News is told the highway is also backed up at the interchange of I-196 and US-131.
Crews are on the scene trying to remove the truck.
10 Comments to “BREAKING NOW: I-196 Is Backed Up For Miles”
January 21, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Do you mean I-196? Market doesn't cross 96?
January 21, 2013 at 4:39 PM
sure does by Millennium Park
January 21, 2013 at 5:18 PM
I-96 and I-196 are two different freeways.
January 21, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Is this supposed to be 196 and not 96?
January 21, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Yes. it is I -196.
January 21, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Market exit is at 1-96 (past Lake Michigan Dr.). They are correct.
January 21, 2013 at 4:38 PM
When should this be cleared
January 21, 2013 at 4:39 PM
A Co-worker said that she was able to get on at Market and it was fine after that. I don't know if it was just because it was past the accident or if they have the truck out of the way now.
January 21, 2013 at 5:01 PM
market is just past the exit
January 21, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Market is off of 196…96& 196 split just west of East Beltline