Although the free bridge was closed for a year-and-a-half in 2020-2021, more repairs are still required. The money from the state's budget will be used toward that project, expected to start in late 2025, at the earliest.
The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is a lifeline for thousands of Wayne County residents. But despite several closures for repairs in recent years, some of the bridge’s piers are still in poor condition.
Feds OK repair permit for Grosse Ile free bridge
Federal officials have given the greenlight for repairs to the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge to begin.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit verification for the Grosse Ile Bridge was issued Wednesday, according to William Dowell, a spokesman for the agency s Detroit District.
Michigan s Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy also issued its permit for repairs Wednesday.
It s not clear when Wayne County, which owns the bridge, will start the work.
On Thursday, county spokeswoman Tiffani Jackson said the Department of Public Services is finalizing a schedule with its contractor on the project and will announce later when the repairs will begin.