Downriver Water Main
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) will install a new 42-inch diameter water transmission main along Inkster Road from Pennsylvania Road to Wick Road.
Construction of the project is expected to begin in spring 2026 and be completed in 2028. Once completed, the new transmission main will create a loop within the water system. This loop will lower the risk of water service interruptions for communities like Romulus, Taylor, Huron Township, Brownstown Township, Westland, and other neighboring communities. GLWA currently provides water service to these communities from a single, non-looped transmission main.
42-inch Inkster Road Transmission Main Loop Project Information Sheet
Downriver Water Main Project Overview Map
GLWA 42-inch Open House - June 25
Frequently Asked Questions
The main objectives of this project include:
• Installing a new 42-inch diameter water transmission main along Inkster Road from Pennsylvania Road to Wick Road. This new 42-inch water main will connect GLWA’s existing 48-inch diameter main at the intersection of Wick Road and Inkster Road to the existing 30-inch water main at the intersection of Inkster Road and Pennsylvania Road.
• Lowering the risk of future water service interruptions by creating a redundancy loop in the regional water system.
• Coordinating closely with the City of Romulus, the City of Taylor, and Wayne County Department of Public Services as the project progresses to communicate project information to surrounding residents and businesses.
Construction of the new GLWA water transmission main will take place along Inkster Road from Pennsylvania Road to Wick Road. See the project area map for reference. A more detailed phasing map will be shared closer to the start of construction.
Construction of the project is slated to begin in the spring of 2026 and end in 2028. Project phases and a detailed schedule will be shared out closer to the start of construction.
GLWA is coordinating with all impacted communities to maintain uninterrupted water services during construction. Once complete, the new water main will create a loop in the regional water system to lower the risk of future water service interruptions.
42-inch Downriver Water Main FAQs
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