The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge over the Trenton Channel will soon flow with vehicles following the reopening ceremony on the Trenton side of the bridge, Friday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m.

GROSSE ILE, Mich. – The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge over the Trenton Channel will remain closed at least until the fall of 2021, officials said Friday. Last week, a routine underwater inspection of the piers supporting the bridge revealed “severe erosion” that “must be repaired before the bridge can be reopened," according to a Wayne County official. A timeline for the repairs is currently being developed, but officials said Friday that the bridge is expected to remain closed until fall 2021, “if not longer.”The bridge originally closed for repairs in May, and was expected to reopen in December of this year. The bridge, also known as “free bridge," closed last year in November for emergency repairs to address structural integrity issues, which caused massive backups and delays for frustrated residents. The May 2020 closure was meant to provide more permanent repairs, which the township says are needed to increase the life expectancy of the 90-year-old bridge and to also lift its current weight restrictions.

GROSSE ILE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge, officially called the Wayne County Bridge, over the Trenton Channel is scheduled to close on or after May 1 for repairs. Once it is closed, the bridge may not reopen until October 2020, according to Grosse Ile Township officials. At the time, the county said the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge will have to undergo extensive rehabilitation work during the 2020 construction season. The design for Phase II has been completed and rehabilitation work is being bid out. The Grosse Ile Toll Bridge remains open at the north end of the island.

The Grosse Ile swing bridge over the Trenton Channel closed Wednesday night and is expected to remain closed until further notice for maintenance and repairs. READ: Grosse Ile swing bridge closing temporarily for maintenance, repairsThat closure lead to a massive traffic mess around Grosse Ile Thursday night. Traffic to get on a private toll bridge was the only option for many and traffic was backed up for miles. Some drivers struck in the traffic said it was going to take two hours for them to get home. Drivers are urged to use West Jefferson and Grosse Ile Parkway as detours.

The Grosse Ile swing bridge over the Trenton Channel closed Wednesday night. Its expected to remain closed until further notice for maintenance and repairs. Drivers are urged to use West Jefferson and Grosse Ile Parkway as detours. Those who frequently cross the bridge are warned to plan for extra travel time.