Kalamazoo County, MI – Drivers across southwest Michigan faced major delays Tuesday morning after a stretch of Interstate 94 was shut down following multiple crashes involving semi-trucks.
According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, westbound I-94 between Portage Road and Westnedge Avenue was closed around 9:54 a.m. Tuesday due to several accidents, including jackknifed semi-trucks. Authorities described the situation as hazardous and advised motorists to avoid the area.
The closure affects a heavily traveled corridor connecting Portage, Kalamazoo, and surrounding West Michigan communities, causing ripple effects on nearby surface roads as drivers reroute. Deputies urged commuters to seek alternate routes and use extreme caution on any area freeways, citing slick or unsafe driving conditions.
No injuries have been officially confirmed as of Tuesday morning, and it remains unclear how long the closure will last. Crews are working to clear disabled vehicles and assess roadway conditions before reopening the interstate.
Traffic congestion was reported extending into nearby local roads in Kalamazoo County, with impacts likely felt across the Kalamazoo–Battle Creek metro area during the late-morning commute.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor local traffic updates, allow extra travel time, and avoid unnecessary trips through the area until the roadway is reopened.
Anyone traveling through southwest Michigan today should remain alert for sudden slowdowns and emergency vehicles.
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