Wayne County Department of Public Services
Coverage of Wayne County Department of Public Services in the Nexus archive.
- Drivers frustrated by years of rough road leading to Grosse Ile Toll Bridge
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.
- Swan Island bridge weight restriction cuts off Grosse Ile residents from deliveries, trash pickup
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 Isle's Swan Drive Bridge weight limit cut severely after routine inspection
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.