Whiteout leads to possible US-23 closure near Milan, Milan MI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement units reported near-zero visibility due to whiteout and snow fog on U.S. 23 near Milan and Salem. Responders discussed possible highway closure while coordinating traffic control and assistance from nearby jurisdictions.
Audio|Heard on: Wexford MI EMS Dispatch Group Calls
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02:30
Transcript:
00:00
Unit sixty-three, our eyes and the snow fog deceived us.
00:03
It was just a large tent.
00:06
Sixty-three clear.
00:08
Six thousand (number withheld) on the air, priority three for Salem, please.
00:11
Six thousand (number withheld), one priority three for Salem.
00:14
Eighty-one Charlie four, do we know if fire is shutting down the highway? Because you can't see out here, so I am not getting out until they close it down.
00:23
I will check, ma'am.
00:25
Stand by.
00:26
Charlie Four, we're going to have Milan double check.
00:29
So far they have not closed it down, but I show you slow wheels (number withheld).
00:34
Just use caution south.
00:38
Copy. We're not getting out until it's shut down because no one's going to be able to see us.
00:43
Okay, clear.
00:44
Let me see if I have any more resources from Monroe or even county that can help.
00:49
(number withheld), you're supposed to be going priority one right now.
00:54
I have them free, ma'am, especially due to the conditions and no other units on scene.
00:59
If you want them to upgrade, I can.
01:03
I think they need at least have their lights on because like I said, you can't see out here.
01:10
(number withheld), caution, you can turn your lights on but obviously way out conditions.
01:16
(number withheld). Priority one, (name withheld).
01:19
Okay.
01:21
Eighty-one Charlie 4 County Sheriff for Washtenaw confirms they have a Milan PE unit out there that is attempting to assist.
01:32
Copy, I can hear traffic on (number withheld).
01:38
(number withheld) priorities three for London Township, use caution on southbound US 23—whiteout conditions.
01:46
(number withheld), should I avoid the highway then and just take side roads or no?
01:52
(number withheld), it's on the east side of 23 off a plank.
01:55
So if you can route yourself that way, that's fine by me.
02:00
Clear, thank you.
02:04
(number withheld), actually divert to Ypsilanti City.
02:10
Eighty-one fifty-one priority one, please.
02:13
Sorry for that.
02:15
Eighty-two forty-third south towards way twenty-three.
02:21
Correct.
02:23
Eighty-one fifty-nine, start priority three towards Milan.
02:26
Please use Carpenter or alternate routing.
02:28
Twenty-three is whiteout conditions.
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US-23, Milan, MI
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