Marquette County, MI – Drivers traveling through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are facing significant delays today after a crash forced the closure of eastbound US-41 in Marquette County.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), eastbound US-41 is closed at Northwoods Road due to a traffic crash reported earlier today. The closure is impacting a key roadway used by commuters and commercial traffic traveling through the Marquette area.
MDOT confirmed the shutdown in a public alert, advising motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews respond to the scene. As of the latest update, there is no estimated time for when eastbound lanes will reopen.
The closure affects traffic near Marquette Township in Marquette County, part of the broader Upper Peninsula region, where US-41 serves as a major connector for local and regional travel. Drivers heading toward Marquette and surrounding communities should expect delays and plan additional travel time.
Officials have not released details on injuries or the number of vehicles involved. Emergency responders and road crews remain on site as the investigation and cleanup continue.
Motorists are encouraged to monitor MDOT’s MiDrive traffic map for real-time updates and changing road conditions. Traffic patterns may shift quickly depending on the progress of the response and roadway safety assessments.
Drivers unfamiliar with the area should use caution when detouring onto local roads, which may experience heavier-than-normal traffic while the highway remains closed.
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