Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

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

November Traffic Report

Posted on December 16th, 2021
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 267,242 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 227,915 in 2020.
For the month of November, traffic was up 17.3% and fare revenue was up 11.8% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan… Read More

October Traffic Report

Posted on December 8th, 2021
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 433,063 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of October compared to 405,703 in 2020.
For the month of October, traffic was up 6.7% and fare revenue was up 3.5% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

Small Grating Pieces Update

Posted on November 17th, 2021
The Mackinac Bridge is currently out of small grating pieces that they were previously selling. These small pieces will not be available until larger pieces are removed from the bridge deck by the summer of 2022. Check back on our website for status updates.… Read More

Small pieces of grating for sale

Posted on November 5th, 2021
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.… Read More

September Traffic Report

Posted on November 2nd, 2021
  Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 499,255 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of September compared to 488,209 in 2020.
For the month of September, traffic was up 2.3% and fare revenue was up 1.6% compared to last year. Compared to September 2019, traffic in Septemb… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet in Houghton Oct. 14

Posted on October 12th, 2021
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet Oct. 14 for an update on the south tower painting project, planned repaving of the north viaduct section of the bridge, and the bridge’s driver assistance and vehicle transport services. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in Conference Rooms 201 and 202 of… Read More

21,000 visit the Mackinac Bridge for the ’21 annual bridge walk

Posted on September 6th, 2021
Chilly breezes and overcast skies turned to warm sunshine for the return of the Mackinac Bridge Walk, welcoming back a crowd of about 21,000 to the event after a one-year hiatus. “Returning for the walk this year after the only cancellation since 1958, we weren’t sure what to expect,” said Mackin… Read More

2021 Mackinac Bridge Walk just days away

Posted on September 3rd, 2021
The 2021 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, Sept. 6, is just days away, and final preparations are under way. “Whether your travels will take you across the Mackinac Bridge, or you plan to join in the annual bridge walk, we want to make sure everyone has the information they need for a safe and enjoyable Labor Day h… Read More
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