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.