23-05-2025
Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge reopening for the next month
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and Grosse Ile's Islandfest, the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge has temporarily reopened, giving drivers and pedestrians a brief break from detours.
The bridge opened at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, and will remain accessible for up to four weeks while operating under its current load restrictions, Wayne County officials said in a news release. The reopening follows the early completion of the first phase of maintenance repairs.
The bridge will close again to vehicles and pedestrians for a second round of repairs, which are expected to last up to three weeks.
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To streamline the process, the county's Department of Public Services fast-tracked a critical bridge inspection originally planned for June, according to the county release. That inspection was completed on May 22, allowing engineers to begin design and planning for the next phase while crews remain on standby.
Updates on future closures will be announced once details are finalized.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Grosse Ile bridge reopens for a month — but it's a short reprieve
