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Construction area mudslide closes I-96 at Schaefer
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The incident involved a significant amount of mud and resulted in the closure of a portion of the highway, with the specific location being at Schaefer on I-96. Mud from a construction site has slid onto a freeway, causing a closure.
Mud from a construction site has slid onto a freeway, causing a closure. The mud came from a nearby site and affected the local lanes of a westbound highway. Heavy rains are believed to have triggered the mudslide.
The closure is currently in effect and further details can be found through the source.
The incident involved a significant amount of mud and resulted in the closure of a portion of the highway, with the specific location being at Schaefer on I-96.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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