A tractor-trailer hauling 140,000 pounds of sand and stone crashed on an S-curve on U.S. 131 near downtown Grand Rapids, damaging a ramp from westbound Interstate 196, and closing it for months, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials said Wednesday, Dec. 3 .

The driver of the truck was trapped, but was extricated after an hour and only sustained minor injuries, the Michigan State Police said in a post on X on Dec. 2. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

MDOT said the ramp from westbound Interstate 196 to southbound U.S. 131 will remain closed for repairs until April 30, 2026.

Officials are encouraging motorists to exit U.S. 131 at Lane Avenue, head south (left) on Lane Avenue, east (left) on First Street to eastbound I-196, and then to southbound U.S. 131 whil

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