Mackinac Bridge News

November Traffic Report

Posted on December 26th, 2017

Robert J. Sweeney, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 263,335 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 268,276 in 2016.
For the month of November, traffic is down 1.8% and fare revenue is down 1.9% compared to last year. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has schedul… Read More

October Traffic Report

Posted on December 7th, 2017

Robert J. Sweeney, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 388,763 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of October compared to 390,648 in 2016.
For the month of October, traffic is down 0.5% and fare revenue is up 1.5% compared to l… Read More

Meeting Notice

Posted on November 17th, 2017

The Mackinac Bridge Authority Special Meeting will be held on Monday, November 20^th at 9:00am in downtown Lansing at the: Michigan Library & Historical Center 702 West Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48933 We are meeting in the Forum room. I’ve attached a map of downtown Lansing, the… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority sets downstate public meeting before deciding changes for 2018 Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on October 26th, 2017

Recognizing that the Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk draws participants from throughout the state, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today set another public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the event before… Read More

Options for 2018 Annual Bridge Walk to be considered

Posted on October 24th, 2017

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has posted summaries of several proposed changes to the Annual Bridge Walk it will consider during two meetings in Mackinaw City Wednesday and Thursday. Options include c… Read More

MBA staff proposals for 2018 Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on October 20th, 2017

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) is making plans for the Annual Bridge Walk in 2018, and is considering a range of options for starting times, dates, and directions for the event. In 2017, on the recommendation of Michigan State Police (MSP) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the MBA made the decision t… Read More

Lower traffic on Labor Day, but Mackinac Bridge traffic remains steady in September

Posted on October 19th, 2017

Despite lower traffic on Labor Day, when the bridge was closed for several hours for the Annual Bridge Walk, Mackinac Bridge traffic stayed steady for September. &nb… Read More

Major traffic backups averted during Mackinac Bridge Walk closure, but still room to improve

Posted on September 5th, 2017

Fast facts: – Despite more buses and quicker turnaround, some people were not able to board buses prior to 10 a.m. to participate in the walk. – Last year, the Mackinac Bridge Authority had 88 official shuttle buses, compared to 127 this year. – Having the bridge closed to traffic allowed the buses… Read More

Planning to cross the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day?

Posted on September 1st, 2017

Tens of thousands are expected to walk the Mighty Mac this Labor Day, but if your plans require you to cross the bridge on Monday, there’s still time to plan for the bridge closure that will occur during this year’… Read More

Less than a week to go: Mackinac Bridge Authority finalizing plans for the Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on September 1st, 2017

Mechanics at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) have a fleet of vehicles they maintain year-round. When they come to work on Labor Day, they’re hoping they don’t have to work on a single car. &nbs… Read More