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Wayne County says new jail construction ahead of schedule, move-in targeted for December 2025
Summary
Captain Earl Kelly told the Corrections Planning Board the county's new jail project is on track and ahead of schedule, with a targeted move-in date of December 2025 and expanded capacity for inmates with severe mental-health needs.
At the June 2 meeting, Captain Earl Kelly updated the board on the county's new jail construction, reporting the project is "on track and ahead of schedule" and that the projected move-in date for the finished building portion is December 2025. Kelly said the new facility will include notably more beds intended to serve inmates with severe mental-health issues.
Board members discussed schedule milestones and the expected operational improvements once the new space is available, but no funding amounts or final bed counts were provided in the minutes. The board will continue to track construction progress and report updates at future meetings.
