Massive Pothole Blamed For Multiple Flat Tires On I-75 In Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - Drivers have been dodging a disastrous pothole problem on I-75 over the Rouge River Bridge in southwest Detroit.

Reporting from along southbound I-75, just north of Sprinwells, Monday morning, WWJ's Vickie Thomas said freeze-thaw cycle over the last few days brought chunks of concrete and patchwork popping up, creating some pretty massive potholes.

Potholes along I-75 in Detroit. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) closed down the two right lanes there to allow a patching crew room to work.

"So far today we've had about six cars our here with flat tires," said Doug Davis, with MDOT's Courtesy Patrol. "There's one big pothole and a lot of little ones out here."

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Potholes on I-75. (credit: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)