Motorists were unable to cross I-75 on M-15 for a time on Feb. 12, and those exiting southbound I-75 had to endure a temporary stop sign all day as road and utility crews scrambled to reinstall traffic signals felled by a motorist.
Deputy Mike Carolin, who came from the Springfield Township substation to assist with traffic, said a southbound M-15 vehicle left the roadway, crashing into a support pole for the traffic signals. The post snapped, sending the overhead devices to the pavement.
Official details concerning the motorist, the cause of the crash and possible injuries were not immediately available from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
Saturday morning traffic on M-15 (in both directions) was diverted to I-75 until the road reopened shortly after 9 a.m. Detroit Edison responded to erect a new post and power line.
Craig Bryson, public information officer from the road commission, said the signals were back in service at about 6:30 p.m.