Monthly Traffic Statistics

Mackinac Bridge Traffic up 2.4 Percent for 2010

Robert J. Sweeney, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 391,502 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of June. Traffic for 2010 is 2.4% ahead of last year; 1,558,794 vehicles compared to 1,521,629 in 2009.

For the month of June truck traffic is up 7.2% over last year and fare revenue is up 24.4% compared to last year. The MBA is hopeful that this increase in traffic and revenue signals a positive note for economic growth in Michigan’s upper and northern lower peninsulas.

"Traffic has increased for more than a year now and it’s a good sign," said Sweeney. "We hope this trend continues well into the remainder of the 2010 tourist season."

Over the next decade, the bridge will undergo some unprecedented preservation and rehabilitation projects. These major projects will ensure that the Mackinac Bridge continues to maintain high marks, remain structurally sound, and provide pleasurable and expedient passages over the Straits of Mackinac.

The MBA is committed to preserving and maintaining the bridge by continuously reviewing its long-term preservation strategy. As appropriate, staff will implement a variety of cost-saving measures in the future.