Mackinac Bridge News

The Mighty Mac’s Expanded Antarctic Connection

Posted on April 17th, 2024

When Brendan Fisher began his 13-month adventure as a heavy equipment mechanic for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), he brought pieces of the Mackinac Bridge with him. When he returned, he brought a piece back, as well as stories to accompany it, that he presented this month to the Mackinac Bridge Authorit… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets April 5 in Dimondale

Posted on March 28th, 2024

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet April 5 in Dimondale to discuss the annual inspection report and maintenance project updates. The authority also is scheduled to meet in closed session to review safety and security at the bridge. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Michigan Department of T… Read More

February Traffic Report

Posted on March 27th, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 215,119 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of February compared to 211,883 in 2023.
For the month of February, traffic was up 1.5% and toll revenue was down 2.2% compared to last year.
While average daily traffic on the bridge was down slig… Read More

Repaving on Mackinac Bridge starts March 25

Posted on March 11th, 2024

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will begin a two-season repaving project on the bridge’s north viaduct and approach truss spans March 25, weather permitting. Repaving, deck repairs, and joint repairs on the two northbound lanes of the bridge will begin March 25 and is scheduled to be completed by May 23. Traf… Read More

January Traffic Report

Posted on February 21st, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 191,443 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of January compared to 215,779 in 2023.
For the month of January, traffic was down 11.3% and toll revenue was down 11.6% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst… Read More

Small Grating Update

Posted on February 2nd, 2024

We are currently sold out of small grating at the Mackinac Bridge. The Mackinac Bridge updates their website when pieces become available.… Read More

Small Grating Update

Posted on January 29th, 2024

The Mackinac Bridge is selling small pieces of grating. These are only available in our administration office, which is open 24/7. The pieces are $20.00 each and are available in 5″ x 11″ or 5″ x 8″ pieces. Limit of 3 pieces per customer.… Read More

December Traffic Report

Posted on January 19th, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 230,568 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of December compared to 203,830 in 2022.
For the month of December, traffic was up 13.1% and toll revenue was up 7.7% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substant… Read More

November Traffic Report

Posted on December 20th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 277,965 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 260,708 in 2022.
For the month of November, traffic was up 6.6% and toll revenue was up 4.8% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substanti… Read More

October Traffic Report

Posted on December 8th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 429,239 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of October compared to 412,743 in 2022.
For the month of October, traffic was up 4.0% and toll revenue was up 4.3% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More