"There’s several cars on this street that are pretty much ... line could take an estimated two weeks, Detroit Free Press reported. See photos of the aftermath and recovery efforts.
"There's several cars on this street that are pretty much out of commission," he said.As residents work to salvage their cars, the city is continuing to work to get Southwest Detroit back in order.
Two construction projects in Downtown Detroit will kick off this month, the City of Detroit announced on Friday.
Detroit hosts one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the U.S., with over 80,000 people attending each year.