LANSING — Westbound lanes of I-96 were closed Monday afternoon at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard after a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger car, authorities said.
What happened and where
State and local crews responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to reports of the crash. News 10 crews at the scene observed the semi off the freeway in a ditch and a sedan damaged on the shoulder. Traffic was being diverted from the westbound lanes onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard while emergency personnel worked at the scene.
Traffic impacts and official guidance
Officials encouraged drivers to avoid the area and find alternate routes as traffic backed up significantly. Aerial footage from Sky 10 showed lengthy backups on the westbound side of I-96 approaching the closure.
- Location: I-96 westbound at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing
- Time: Crash reported shortly before 1:30 p.m. Monday
- Current status: Westbound lanes shut; traffic diverted onto MLK Jr. Boulevard
“Authorities are encouraging drivers to avoid the area and find an alternate route.”
Ongoing response
At the time of reporting, authorities had not released information on any injuries or the cause of the crash. The situation was described as developing; motorists should monitor local traffic reports and official channels for updates before traveling through the area.
| Detail | Known fact |
|---|---|
| Vehicles involved | Semi-truck and sedan |
| Observed vehicle positions | Semi in ditch; sedan on shoulder |
| Advice to drivers | Avoid area; use alternate routes |
This closure affected a key corridor for Lansing drivers during weekday travel. Commuters should allow extra time, follow detour signage and check News 10 Lansing or official traffic feeds for the latest information.
