Camilleri, Churches secure $20 million for Grosse Ile Bridge

State Senator Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, and State Representative Jaime Churches, D-Wyandotte, on Sept. 5 announced they were successful in securing $20 million in the State Budget for repairs and fortification of the Grosse Ile Bridge.
The appropriation was formally announced at a community meeting at Grosse Ile Commons where they were joined by Grosse Ile Supervisor Jim Budny and members of the Grosse Ile Board of Trustees, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and representatives from Wayne County, as well as more than 100 community members.
“The Grosse Ile Free Bridge is the lifeline to the island,” said Sen. Camilleri. “We have spent a lot of time advocating for this project, and I’m proud we were able to secure this $20 million to make sure the bridge can keep serving our Downriver community for years to come.”
“Growing up on Grosse Ile, I understand the massive inconvenience, financial burden and safety concerns that come with living on the island,” added Rep. Churches. “That is why I tirelessly advocated for this funding in Lansing — so we could work with our local, county, and state partners to begin this vital project — and I will continue to advocate for future investments for Downriver.”
The state budget also contains $10 million for the Denton Road Bridge, announced by State Rep. Reggie Miller, D-Van Buren Township.