Motorists and pedestrians will need to adjust their routes come next week as the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge undergoes its second phase of structural steel repairs. The Wayne County Department of Public Services has confirmed the bridge closure, which is set to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025. The anticipated two-week repair schedule may be subject to change depending on weather conditions and unforeseen delays, as reported by ClickOnDetroit and the Detroit News.
While the repairs take place, the bridge, famously known as the "free bridge," will be inaccessible, with barriers installed at both ends. Residents and commuters have been advised to use the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge as an alternative route. Despite facing an inconvenient detour, all are encouraged to follow the posted signs for the detour routes, according to information obtained by the Detroit Free Press. Notably, a round trip on this toll bridge, as noted by the Detroit News, can cost most motorists without a pass $7 in cash or $8 by credit card.
Eastbound and westbound drivers can expect the detour to route them via W. Jefferson Avenue, Bridge Road, and Meridian Road to continue to Grosse Ile Parkway and vice versa. Furthermore, during this closure, the bridge will not open for marine traffic, potentially impacting the usual waterway activities. This information was substantiated in announcements from Wayne County, which were echoed by both ClickOnDetroit and the Detroit Free Press.
The temporary re-opening of the bridge on May 22, following the first phase of repairs, provided a brief respite from traffic disruptions during Memorial Day weekend and the Grosse Ile Islandfest. Looking ahead, the township's decision last November to purchase the toll bridge from its private owner might spell future changes in accessibility and costs. This tidbit, among other details of the closure and detour arrangements, have been made available to the public through the county's releases, a nod to their transparency, as per ClickOnDetroit.
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