Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet on Mackinac Island July 21

Posted on July 19th, 2022
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet July 21 to discuss pending Michigan legislation that affects the bridge, an update on the Annual Bridge Walk (including communications efforts to inform participants of walk options and travelers that the bridge will be closed during the event), and a closed session t… Read More

Updated video reviews Mackinac Bridge Walk options for 2022

Posted on July 6th, 2022
The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2022, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has updated a video explaining the options people have for participating in this beloved event. Based on the success of the 2018, 2019, and 2021 events, the MBA will again start the 2022 Bridge Walk from both St. Ignace and Mackin… Read More

200 millionth vehicle crosses the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on June 15th, 2022
Photo caption information: Mackinac Bridge 200 millionth vehicle.jpg – The Dalman family of Tawas City, far right, received a local gift basket and a framed print of the Mackinac Bridge after they drove the 200 millionth vehicle across the bridge. Left to right: MBA Chief Bridge Engineer Julie Neph; Mackinaw Cit… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet in special session May 2

Posted on April 29th, 2022
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has a special meeting scheduled May 2 in Dimondale for closed session discussion of a civil lawsuit. The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Lake Superior Conference Room at the Horatio S. Earle Learning Center, 7575 Crowner Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821. The full agenda is availa… Read More

US-23, I-75 Mackinaw City project starts April 11

Posted on April 1st, 2022
The Michigan Department of Transportation will be investing $12.3 million to rebuild and resurface US-23 from I-75 to east of South Huron Avenue and I-75 from Old M-108 (Exit 337 – Nicolet Street/Mackinaw Highway) to the Mackinac Bridge, as well as replace the southbound US-23 exit ramp bridge beams and deck… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet in East Lansing March 11

Posted on March 7th, 2022
  The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet March 11 for an update on the planned north viaduct span resurfacing project, a summary of the annual inspection report, and preparations for the anticipated 200 millionth crossing of the bridge later this year. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Ke… Read More

Meet MDOT – Cole Cavalieri

Posted on January 20th, 2022
Meet Cole Cavalieri, assistant bridge engineer at the #MackinacBridge Authority (MBA). Cole joined the MBA in February 2020 and works with the chief bridge engineer and maintenance crews to assess conditions and make repairs on the Mackinac Bridge, maintains MBA facilities and records, and coordinates with con… Read More