Washouts, water damage after heavy rains in northern Lower Peninsula

GAYLORD, Mich. – Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) personnel are evaluating significant damage to multiple trunkline routes after heavy rains damaged roadways in the northern Lower Peninsula this afternoon.

It is likely that other areas have received water damage. More closures may be announced as information becomes available.

Please check Michigan.gov/Drive for updated state road closures (I, M and US routes) and detour information. Drive with caution in these areas. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

MDOT personnel will develop repair plans, though no timeline is yet known.

M-88 near Farrell Road in Antrim County was closed this afternoon after heavy rains caused a washout. (MDOT photo)
A culvert failure on M-66 in Antrim County this afternoon forced the closure of the highway. (MDOT photo)

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