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Wayne County Department of Public Services
Coverage of Wayne County Department of Public Services in the Nexus archive.
Swan Islandplace2Wayne Countyorganization1Grosse Ile Townshipplace1Swan Drive Bridgeplace1Swan Creekplace1Greg Smykowskiperson1Laurie Smykowskiperson1Roberto Taschettiperson1Grosse Ile's Swan Drive Bridgeplace1Grosse Ile Townshiporganization1Heather Catalloperson12019 report on bridge conditiontopic1
- 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.