2024 through 2026
Electrical Upgrade
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 Joint Replacement
Removal of original finger joint at pier 34 and replacement with sealed modular joint.
Time frame: Spring 2025
Bridge Paving
Deck patching and repaving of southbound lanes on approach truss spans.
Time frame: planned for a future spring season
Deck Grating Replacement
Remove and replace sections of open grating on the suspended spans
Time frame: Spring and Fall of 2024 – 2026
Truss Member Beam Repairs
Various steel repairs to the structural members of the bridge
Time frame: Ongoing all season 2024 – 2026
Bridge Spot Painting
Complete paint removal and reapplication of primer and surface paint in specific areas.
Time frame: Ongoing all season 2024 – 2026
