Mayor updates public on intersection work

Despite some unforeseen delays, Wayne County Road Commission officials hope to have the reconstruction of the Wayne and Ecorse Road intersection in Romulus completed by the end of the year.

Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight recently provided an update regarding the status of the reconstruction at the intersection.

“There has been a lot of discussion lately about the reconstruction of the Wayne and Ecorse road intersection so I thought I would provide an update on the current status,” McCraight said. 

He explained that currently, the entire road surface has been removed and the crews are working on updating the below grade utilities in the area.

McCraight explained that there had been a delay due to some incorrect information engineers received regarding the location and sizing of those utilities. 

“Unfortunately, there is also a below grade fuel storage tank that was undocumented directly in front of the Alert Glass location,” McCraight said.

“It is not uncommon to encounter incorrect information regarding underground utilities since accurate recording keeping didn't seem to be a priority in the past when said utilities were modified” the mayor added. He said that Wayne County engineers are working on solutions for these issues with the field contractors. He said Romulus officials are attending bi-weekly meetings with all parties to collaborate and find solutions to issues as they arise. 

“Contractors are on site today moving forward with areas that are not immediately impacted by the recent discoveries. In some areas, the storm drains are installed and they are working on establishing final grade in preparation for the installation of the new road surface” McCraight said.

“Reconstruction was scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023 he explained. “So far, even with the unanticipated discoveries we are optimistic that Wayne County will still meet that deadline. However, we all know circumstances arise during construction that could alter that projection,” he added.

McCraight thanked area motorists and residents for their continued patience during the construction.   

“It seems every road in our area has some level of construction or detour associated with it. This has a negative, short-term impact on all of us. But the long-term benefits will far out way the inconvenience we endure today,” he concluded.