2021 through 2023
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 Repainting
Complete paint removal and reapplication of primer and surface paint
Time frame: Ongoing all season for years 2021 – 2023
Expansion Joint Repairs
Repairs to all 7 types of concrete and steel expansion joints of the bridge
Time frame: Ongoing all season 2021 – 2023
Deck Grating Replacement
Remove and replace sections of open grating on the suspended spans
Time frame: Spring and Fall of 2021 – 2023
Truss Member Beam Repairs
Various steel repairs to the structural members of the bridge
Time frame: Ongoing all season 2021 – 2023
Tower Painting Project
Removal and application of the paint coating on the interior and exterior of the south tower
Time frame: Current – July 2021
