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Trenton council backs MDOT local bridge applications and urges federal help for West Road Bridge

City of Trenton City Council · March 24, 2026

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Summary

Council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting MDOT local bridge funding for Harrison Avenue and Marion Drive and separately urged federal funding for the West Road Bridge, citing prior state funding and an estimated remaining funding gap.

Trenton’s City Council unanimously approved support for both state and federal funding efforts to address aging bridges within the city.

City Attorney presented Resolution 2026-3 to endorse the city’s application to the Michigan Department of Transportation local bridge funding program for replacement of the Harrison Avenue and Marion Drive bridges. The attorney said the resolution “authorizes Department of Public Services with the assistance of Fishback to submit all necessary applications, certifications, and supporting documentation to MDOT,” and the council moved and approved the measure without dissent.

Separately, the mayor read Resolution 2026-5 urging Wayne County’s efforts to pursue federal funding for replacing the West Road Bridge. The mayor noted the state had secured $10 million toward the project but said roughly $50 million remained to make the replacement a reality. In presenting the resolution, the mayor said the West Road Bridge “is a critical component of the local and regional transportation network, supporting daily travel for residents, emergency services, and commercial activity.” The council unanimously adopted the resolution and directed the clerk to transmit copies to appropriate county, state and federal representatives.

Why it matters: Council members described the structures as safety and mobility priorities, saying outside funding is necessary because the full replacement cost exceeds local fiscal capacity. The two resolutions are formal support actions that help the county and city access competitive state and federal programs but do not themselves appropriate construction dollars.

The council then moved to other agenda items. No votes were recorded to commit local matching funds or to begin design or construction work at this meeting.