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Large fuel spill causes partial closure of northbound I-275 at 6 Mile Road

By Joseph Buczek

Updated on: April 22, 2025 / 5:05 PM EDT / CBS Detroit

CBS News Detroit

A large fuel spill has caused a partial closure of northbound I-275 at 6 Mile Road in Wayne County, Michigan State Police say.

The Michigan Department of Transportation says the right shoulder and exit ramp at northbound I-275 at 6 Mile are blocked.

The fuel spill occurred Tuesday afternoon, and MSP expects the road cleanup to take two to three hours. Police have not said what caused the incident.

Troopers are advising motorists to seek an alternate route.

This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Detroit for the latest information.

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Joseph Buczek

Joe Buczek is manager of digital content and promotion at CBS Detroit. He previously worked at WWTV, the Grand Traverse Insider, the Leader and the Kalkaskian, the Oakland Press and the Morning Sun.