KENT COUNTY, Mich. — All lanes of traffic were previously closed on Northbound US-131 at 36th Street near Exit 80 due to a crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
A Michigan State Police (MSP) spokesperson confirmed with Fox 17 that all injuries from the crash were minor.
NB US-131 at 36th St (Exit #80)
— MDOT - West Michigan (@MDOT_West) August 16, 2021
Freeway Closed
Due to a Crash
Kent County
Christine Eubanks
8/16/21
17:31
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According to police at the scene, a truck hauling the fifth wheel ran into a car slowing on the roadway, causing that car to be pushed into the car in front of them.
All lanes of traffic have since been re-opened.
According to MSP, there has been a prolonged clean-up due to a trailer losing it's axle on the expressway.
The closure is due to a crash, although details about the crash are unknown at this time.