Accident Closes US-41

10:38 a.m. More than an hour after what appears to be a fatal accident on US 41 East in Marquette County, that section of roadway is closed to traffic.  Police closed US 41 East in Negaunee Township near M-35 shortly after an accident involving  motorcycle and a semi  happened just after 9 a.m.

Traffic is being sent on a detour south on M-35 to County Road 492.  Authorities expect the accident scene to be cleared, and US 41 re-opened, after 11 a.m.

ABC 10 will provide updates as they become available.

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9:35 a.m. US 41 East near M-35 in Negaunee Township is closed due to what may be a fatal accident.  Michigan State Police are re-routing traffic south on M-35 to County Road 492.  Police advise motorists to use caution in the area.

The accident involving a motorcycle happened just after 9 a.m.  ABC 10 will provide updates as they become available.