All lanes of I-75 shut down in Monroe County for vehicle fire
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A vehicle fire on I-75 has led to the whole freeway being shut down, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
MDOT said on social media that all lanes on north and southbound I-75 are closed after Dixie Highway at Exit 15 due to a vehicle on fire.
The road closed at 9:54 p.m.
It is unknown when the highway will reopen.
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