Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

Still time to plan your walk: 2021 Mackinac Bridge Walk just a few weeks away

Posted on August 18th, 2021
  The end of summer is quickly approaching and that means the 2021 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, Sept. 6, is right around the corner. “Whether you’re resuming your tradition of walking the bridge on Labor Day or planning to join us for the first time, the return of the walk in 2021 is pretty exciti… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet in Dimondale Aug. 10

Posted on August 6th, 2021
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet in special session on Aug. 10 to choose a vehicle insurance vendor, as well as discuss its driver assistance and vehicle transport services. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. in the Horatio S. Earle Learning Center at 7575 Crowner Drive, Dimondale. The meeting w… Read More

Small grating sale update

Posted on August 2nd, 2021
The Mackinac Bridge is currently out of small grating pieces that were previously available for sale in our MBA administration office. More pieces will be available later in 2021 as our maintenance work continues. No need to call the office, as the website will be updated accordingly when more pieces are available.… Read More

June Traffic Report

Posted on July 26th, 2021
Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 476,110 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of June compared to 366,253 in 2020.
For the month of June, traffic was up 30.0% and fare revenue was up 26.4% compared to last year. Traffic and revenue declined dramatically in June 2020 due… Read More

The Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2021

Posted on July 9th, 2021
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) board today enthusiastically confirmed that the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk will go on as scheduled this Labor Day, Sept. 6. Board members welcomed the end of pandemic restrictions that will allow the event, citing its importance to the Straits area economy and the eagerly anti… Read More

Updated video reviews Mackinac Bridge Walk options for 2021

Posted on June 23rd, 2021
  The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2021, 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 and 2019 events, the MBA will again start the 2021 Annual Bridge Walk from both St. Ignace and… Read More

May Traffic Report

Posted on June 23rd, 2021
Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 360,956 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of May compared to 222,071 in 2020.
For the month of May, traffic was up 62.5% and fare revenue was up 47.2% compared to last year.
Traffic and revenue declined dramatically in May 2020 due to t… Read More

Mackinac Bridge enters the busy season for traffic and for maintenance work

Posted on May 25th, 2021
As traffic picks up on the Mackinac Bridge for the traditional increase in warmer season travel, so does the work required to maintain this engineering icon. Contractor Seaway Painting is wrapping up five seasons devoted to stripping and repainting the bridge’s twin ivory towers. At the same time, the Macki… Read More

April Traffic Report

Posted on May 14th, 2021
Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 257,000 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of April compared to 86,413 in 2020.
For the month of April, traffic was up 197.4% and fare revenue was up 103.0% compared to last year.
Traffic and revenue declined dramatically in April 202… Read More
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