A crash involving a semi-truck shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 94 at M-59 in Chesterfield Township, Michigan, on Thursday morning, October 22, 2026. The freeway has since reopened following the clearance of the incident.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the crash occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m. near North River Road. The incident prompted the closure of all westbound lanes at the M-59 interchange while the scene was being addressed.
The collision caused significant traffic disruption in the area, with congestion stretching approximately two miles as motorists encountered the closure. Drivers travelling along the affected section of I-94 faced delays during the morning commute.
Authorities and transportation officials monitored the situation as efforts were made to clear the crash site and restore traffic flow. The closure affected westbound traffic approaching the M-59 interchange in Chesterfield Township.
By approximately 7:30 a.m., the crash had been cleared and all westbound lanes of I-94 had reopened, according to the report. The reopening allowed traffic to resume through the affected stretch of freeway.
The circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear. Officials had not confirmed whether anyone was injured or provided further details about the vehicles involved beyond the reported involvement of a semi-truck.
Motorists are encouraged to check the Michigan Department of Transportation’s MiDrive traffic map for current road conditions and updates on incidents that may affect their journeys.