I-696 Closed Due to Crash Involving Semi Truck in Oak Park

(Crystal A. Proxmire, April 11, 2024)

Oak Park, MI – A crash involving a semi truck has I-696 closed at Greenfield as Michigan State Police and Oak Park Public Safety work to investigate and clear the roadway.

Oak Park Public Safety shared photos and a caution on social media at about 2pm Thursday, stating “We are asking to public to avoid 696 between Woodward Ave. and Greenfield, and to find alternate routes.

Oak Park Public Safety along with the Michigan State Police are on the scene of a semi-truck accident that will require time to investigate and clean up.”

A more recent update says the freeway will remain closed for several hours and urges drivers to seek alternative routes during rush hour.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.