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Grosse Ile bridge closure causes long traffic lines for lone remaining passage
That's because usually there are two options to get on and off the island - the toll bridge and the free bridge - but as of may first, Wayne County has closed the free bridge for repairs - and it's expected to take eight weeks.
(FOX 2) - Wayne County says it will reopen the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge ahead of the holiday weekend.
The reopening is only temporary, according to officials.
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The county's public service department said Thursday it would open the bridge to vehicles and pedestrians to make it easier ot get off and on the island ahead of Memorial Day.
According to Wayne County, the first phase of planned maintenance on the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge is complete ahead of schedule, allowing for traffic to resume.
It will stay open for the next four weeks.
After its next closure, phase two of maintenance repairs will resume.
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Ahead of schedule:
The public service team said they had accelerated the upcoming inspection, which was scheduled for June.
Instead, it was completed on May 22, allowing for the next stage of construction to begin.
Traffic logjam onto Grosse Ile caused by bridge closure for repairs
There are two options to get on and off the island - the toll bridge and the free bridge - but as of May 1st, Wayne County has closed the free bridge - and it's expected to take eight weeks.
The Source: A press release from Wayne County was used while reporting this story.