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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.
Residents who live on Grosse Ile are getting an early Christmas present when the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge opens Friday morning.
Wayne County approves $9.3M in repairs for Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge The Wayne County Commission unanimously approved $9 million in emergency funding to repair the closed Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge or as many people know it a "the free bridge." and last updated 2021-02-04 22:37:45-05 GROSSE ILE, Mich. (WXYZ) â The Wayne County Commission unanimously approved $9.3 million in emergency funding to repair the closed Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge or as many people know it a "the free bridge." The bridge has been shut down for months because of erosion under the bridge. âIt was a hit to us,â...