Current closures as of 1:10 p.m.:
- Right lane of NB I-196 after Blue Star Highway (Exit 36) near Saugatuck blocked due to crash.
- Westbound I-94 closed at 9th Street in Texas Township, near Kalamazoo.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — One person was killed in a crash on US-131 Tuesday as blowing snow and slippery roads created treacherous travel across West Michigan.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several West Michigan counties through 7 p.m. Tuesday. The storm will bring 2-6 inches of additional snow, the heaviest in areas between US-31 and US-131. Wind chill temperatures could reach 5 below to 15 below z
Winter weather carries over into March
Drivers can expect slow travel and drops in visibility due to blowing, heavy snow. Visibility in some areas may be reduced to only a few car. Roads will also be icy due to the low temperatures not allowing salt to work well, according to NWS.
1 KILLED IN CRASH ON NB US-131 NEAR MARTIN
Michigan State Police confirmed to 24 Hour News 8 one person was killed in a crash on US-131 in Allegan County Tuesday morning.
It happened around 7:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes near 116th Street in Martin Township.
State police said a school bus was involved in the crash, but the person who was killed was not on the bus. The victim's name was not released Tuesday afternoon pending family notification.
Northbound US-131 was closed for around two hours, but has since reopened. A driver stuck in southbound traffic snapped a photo of a northbound semi-truck on its side in that area shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Southbound US-131 was also closed after 124th Avenue near Shelbyville, but reopened about two hours later.
AT LEAST 2 INJURED IN I-94 PILEUP
At least two people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on I-94 near Mattawan. The extent of their injuries are unknown.
It happened shortly before 10 a.m. on I-94 near the Mattawan Exit 66. The eastbound lanes were closed for around 2.5 hours, but have since reopened.
The westbound lanes remained closed after 9th Street near Kalamazoo as of 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.
In Grand Rapids, police closed Michigan Street at Ottawa Avenue for about 3 hours due to dangerous road conditions. It has since reopened. Police said Michigan Street was closed after at least four-vehicles were involved in a crash and others were sliding down the hill. There are no reports of injuries.
Both directions of Cherry Valley Avenue SE (M-37) were closed between 108th Street and Parmlee Road in Thornapple Township, south of Caledonia. The road has since reopened. Barry County dispatchers said there was a multi-vehicle crash in the area. It’s unknown if there are any injuries.
Drivers who venture out are reminded to turn on their headlights, clear all snow and ice from their vehicles, and use caution.
Drivers can track the progress of the MDOT snowplows from the safety of home before hitting the road. Some plows are also equipped with cameras, allowing visitors to see the roads as they are cleared. The map is visible on the Mi Drive website.
The wintry weather could impact flights at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Passengers can check real-time flight information online before heading to the airport.
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