Extreme erosion threatens portions of I-94 in Macomb County, official says
Extreme erosion is now threatening Interstate 94 in Macomb County.
According to a Monday release from the Macomb County Public Works Commissioner, Candice S. Miller, a portion of the interstate in Roseville is dangerously close to being affected by severe erosion.
While cars continue to travel the interstate at high speeds, officials do not know whether or when the erosion, if not addressed, could cause a catastrophic roadway collapse.
Public Works authorities say they are preparing to use a contractor to stabilize the at-risk areas with work potentially beginning next week.
Officials say two of the most concerning locations are the bank east of Little Mack, one-quarter mile north of 13 Mile Road, and the bank west of Little Mack, 25 yards from the interstate's westbound right shoulder.
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"This is an emergency," Miller said in the release, "Even though we've had drought conditions, we've seen these banks erode approximately 6 feet in some spots in the past few months. We're concerned that very heavy rains could accelerate that erosion."
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Erosion threatens embankments along I-94 in Roseville
