Mackinac Bridge News

Falling ice prompts temporary Mackinac Bridge closure

Posted on January 26th, 2016

Accumulated ice falling from the Mackinac Bridge has prompted bridge officials to close it to traffic temporarily as a safety precaution.
Warmer temperatures and increased sun have loosened ice that formed on the bridge’s towers and cables, causing some of it to fall on the driving lanes below. The Mackinac Brid… Read More

Mackinac Bridge traffic up each month in 2015

Posted on January 13th, 2016

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) announced today that bridge traffic during each of the last 13 months has increased over the prior year, a positive trend through 2015. “The improving economy is likely the largest factor driving this increase in traffic, with low fuel prices, our special events, and trav… Read More

MBA Deer Count Numbers

Posted on December 7th, 2015

MBA Deer Count Numbers The deer count for 2015 is the lowest ever reported by the Mackinac Bridge Authority. There were 1500 deer counted in 2015, which is down from 2233 deer in 2014. This is a 32.8% drop from the previous all time low, which was in 2014.… Read More

Mackinac Bridge tokens and anniversary posters

Posted on November 9th, 2015

If you’ve got a Mackinac Bridge fan in the family, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has anniversary posters, commemorative tokens, and medallions available for purchase by mail or in the authority’s administration building in St. Ignace. “Admirers of the bridge who missed out on the first run of anniver… Read More

Back by popular demand: Mackinac Bridge 50th anniversary posters

Posted on November 3rd, 2015

Due to continued demand for Mackinac Bridge 50th anniversary posters, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) is making them available again. “In 2007, we offered posters in four different designs celebrating the Mackinac Bridge’s anniversary, but we had only a limited quantity and they went quickly,… Read More

Mackinac Bridge 50th anniversary posters available

Posted on November 2nd, 2015

Mackinac Bridge Authority Commemorative Tokens Available

Posted on April 10th, 2015

Since 2002, the Mackinac Bridge Authority has released 15 different commemorative tokens. These tokens had previously been available to commuters for bridge fare at a reduced rate but are now only available in uncirculated token pair cases or rolls at full fare . Visit the following link to find out how these can be p… Read More

Toll software upgrades begin on Mackinac Bridge

Posted on January 15th, 2015

Upgrades to tolling software, which will allow customers to use credit cards at the booths and review Mac Pass account information online, began today at the Mackinac Bridge. The software upgrades, necessary because the current software will no longer be supported, are part of a coordinated update at the Mackinac… Read More

Back by popular demand: Mackinac Bridge 50th anniversary posters

Posted on December 19th, 2014

2014 Deer Count

Posted on November 19th, 2014

Final Count 2013: 4207
2014: 2233
Overall -47% Picture: Steven Dzubak was the lucky hunter to bring the first deer across the Mackinac Bridge around 1pm on November 16, 2014. Mr. Dzubak shot this 7pt on opening day in the Upper Peninsula.… Read More