Electrical Upgrade
MACKINAC BRIDGE PROJECTS
2009 THROUGH 2013
In mid-April, the Mackinac Bridge Authority begins our general maintenance and painting programs. In addition, contractors are hired to work on projects on the bridge and our grounds.
Bridge repainting project
Complete paint removal and reapplication of primer and surface paint.
| TIME FRAME | Ongoing all season for years 2009-2013. | |
| TRAFFIC DELAYS | Area lane closures Monday through Friday. Some overnight closures. Weekend lane closures as traffic levels permit. |
Bridge deck resurfacing
Mill off old bituminous and replace.| TIME FRAME | Spring of 2009. | |
| TRAFFIC DELAYS | Traffic switch with two way traffic. Possible delays northbound on Fridays and southbound on Sundays. |
Currently paving is 100% complete.
Contractors will work dawn to dusk Monday through Saturday - weather permitting.
Occasional traffic stoppages may occur to allow construction equipment to enter and leave the work zone.
Deck grating replacement
Remove and replace sections of open grating on the suspended spans.| TIME FRAME | Spring and Fall of 2009-2013. | |
| TRAFFIC DELAYS | Day and night time lane closures Monday through Friday. |
Truss member beam repairs
TIME FRAME Ongoing all season 2009-2013
TRAFFIC DELAYS Area lane closures Monday through Friday.
Viaduct bearing replacement
Remove and replace the bearings on the 13 south viaduct spans.| TIME FRAME | Ongoing all season during summer of 2009. | |
| TRAFFIC DELAYS | Day and night lane closures all week. |
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