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Grand River floods Veterans Memorial Drive

That section of Veterans Memorial Drive near Johnson Park is closed. Barriers are up, and drivers are asked to use the posted detour.

WALKER, Michigan — Walker Police are warning drivers to turn around after heavy rain flooded a section of road in Walker Tuesday morning. 

Veterans Memorial Drive is closed between Butterworth and Riverbend, Walker Police said. 

The Grand River is over its banks, though the water has since receded a bit. Road closure signs have been posted. 

Drivers are asked to use the posted detour. 

This high water isn't out of the ordinary. This section around Johnson Park floods annually.

Veterans Memorial Drive is closed between Butterworth & Riverbend. The Grand River is over it’s banks & beginning it’s...

Posted by City of Walker Police Department-Michigan on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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