Spring Lake, MI (WGHN) – Plans to rebuild Smith’s Bridge in Ferrysburg are moving ahead after city leaders approved a key agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The city council unanimously signed a contract to fund work on the bridge’s superstructure. MDOT will provide just over 14 million dollars for the project, while the city will cover about 350 thousand dollars—significantly less than originally budgeted.
Although there is broad support for repairing the bridge, some residents near Veit’s Landing are concerned about a proposed change to a nearby parking lot. The plan would move the lot from the west side of the bridge to the east side, a move neighbors say would add unnecessary cost.
The Grand Haven Tribune reports that City officials say the proposed relocation is tied to safety concerns, particularly reducing pedestrian crossings along West Spring Lake Road.
Because the project is still in the early design phase, officials say adjustments to the plan, including the parking lot location, are still possible.
Tree removal is also expected as part of the project, regardless of where the parking lot is placed.
Despite the concerns, the council approved the agreement, keeping the bridge reconstruction project moving forward.
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