GROSSE ILE, Mich. – About 50 homeowners on Swan Island in Grosse Ile Township are navigating a new and frustrating reality after Wayne County slashed the weight limit on their only bridge.
Effective June 26, Wayne County reduced the weight restriction on the Swan Drive Bridge over Swan Creek from 33 tons to just 3 tons after a routine inspection. The change went into effect immediately and will remain until further notice.
To put that in perspective, 3 tons is roughly the weight of a full-size pickup truck or large SUV…