Grosse Ile Township

A Brownstown Township resident died in a boating accident near Celeron Island in Grosse Ile Township after a 37-foot Rinker boat ran aground. The boat's owner, a Rockwood resident, was injured and hospitalized, while the deceased was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating possible factors like alcohol use and have not yet determined who operated the boat.

Drivers are frustrated by the deteriorating condition of Bridge Road leading to the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge, which has been repaired with temporary fixes. Responsibility for the road is split between Wayne County and Grosse Ile Township, with coordinated improvement plans underway, including bridge repairs approved by voters in November 2024 through a ballot initiative funded by toll revenue and millage funds.

Federal authorities executed a search warrant on Grosse Ile Township on July 20 as part of an ongoing FBI investigation. The Grosse Ile Police Department confirmed the search was conducted safely and without incident but declined to provide further details, stating the case remains active. Questions about the investigation were referred to the FBI’s Detroit Field Office.

Wayne County reduced the weight limit on the Swan Drive Bridge in Grosse Ile Township from 33 tons to 3 tons, blocking commercial vehicles from accessing Swan Island. Residents now must drop off trash and deliveries at township hall, and contractors face restrictions. The county is exploring short- and long-term solutions.

Grosse Ile's Swan Drive Bridge has had its weight limit reduced to three tons from 33 tons following a routine inspection, effective immediately. Residents are advised to comply with the new limit and attend a meeting to discuss the issue, while officials work on restoring the bridge to normal conditions.