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Lane closure on NB US-131 near Rockford to remain through Feb. 17 after fuel spill

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ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Efforts to clean up the aftermath of a large fuel spill along US-131 are expected to continue for more than two weeks.

The news comes more than a week after a semitruck rolled over near Rockford, spilling an estimated 4,000 gallons of fuel.

Minor injuries were reported. The spill resulted in the closure of the northbound lanes for two days. Since then, the right lane has remain closed at the site near the 12 Mile overpass.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) released an update Thursday saying those lane closure is expected to last through Friday, Feb. 17, as cleanup progresses.

US-131 fuel spill cleanup

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