VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — Multiple crashes shut down I-94 eastbound near the Kalamazoo/Van Buren County line early Thursday morning.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (M-DOT), traffic was being directed off the interstate at Main Street in Mattawan. The accident occurred at mile marker 68.
EB I-94 after Main St Exit 66
— MDOT - Southwest (@MDOT_Southwest) January 6, 2022
Freeway Closed
Due to a Crash
Kalamazoo County
#HAPPENING: Vehicles traveling on eastbound I-94 in #VanBurenCounty are being rerouted due to an accident.
— Lauren Kummer (@LaurenKummerTV) January 6, 2022
Law enforcement have closed the freeway starting at Main St. in #Mattawan. All traffic must exit. @FOX17 pic.twitter.com/yDPmO5uDyx
M-DOT also reported an accident at mile marker 52 near Lawrence that also closed down eastbound I-94.
EB I-94 after Lawrence Exit 52
— MDOT - Southwest (@MDOT_Southwest) January 6, 2022
Update: Freeway Closed
Due to the Previous Crash
Van Buren County
As of 5:30 a.m., I-94 eastbound had reopened in both areas.
EB I-94 after Lawrence Exit 52
— MDOT - Southwest (@MDOT_Southwest) January 6, 2022
All Lanes Open
Van Buren County
Road conditions weren't great early Thursday morning, according to our reporter on scene. Many of the surrounding roads were slick and snow covered.
Drivers who don't need to be out on the roads are recommended to stay home. If you have to go out, make sure to check M-DOT's Mi Drive interactive map to see road conditions where you're headed, where plows are located and traffic flow.
