Mackinac Bridge News

Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns the passing of Sen. Walter North

Posted on November 3rd, 2014

Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at the Mackinac Bridge in honor of former Mackinac Bridge Authority comptroller and executive secretary Sen. Walter North, who died Friday, Oct. 31. North began 27 years of service to the Mackinac Bridge Authority as comptroller in 1966. In 1982, he was named executive secret… Read More

An Estimated 30,000 people participated in the 57th Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on September 2nd, 2014

Approximately 30,000 walkers crossed the Mackinac Bridge on a Labor Day this year. Prior to the walk, 350 runners celebrated the Pure Michigan FIT campaign and hit the bridge deck to promote and encourage healthy physical activity in communities throughout Michigan. Executive Secretary Bob Sweeney said, “The… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority delays toll increase two more years

Posted on July 11th, 2014

Citing improved financial projections and aggressive maintenance work extending the service life of the bridge, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has again delayed the next planned toll increase at least two more years.
The decision came today during the MBA board’s regular meeting at Mackinac Island&… Read More

Gov. Snyder makes appointments to Mackinac Bridge Authority

Posted on June 23rd, 2014

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Matthew E. McLogan, of Grand Rapids, and Barbara Arens, of Bloomfield Hills, to the Mackinac Bridge Authority. Established in 1950, the seven-member Mackinac Bridge Authority authorizes use of legal and financial services necessary to manage and finance bri… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns passing of Charles “Chick” Fisher III

Posted on June 18th, 2014

Flags will be flown at half-staff through sunset Thursday at the Mackinac Bridge in honor of long-time former chairman and authority member Charles T. “Chick” Fisher III, who died Sunday, June 15.
Fisher, former chairman, president and CEO of NBD Bancorp, Inc., began 30 years of service on the Mackina… Read More

My drives across bridge never disappoints By John Schneider

Posted on June 5th, 2014

My timing was a happy accident. It was just about 9 o’clock one recent evening as I pulled up to the Mackinac Bridge toll booth. “Enjoy your four-dollar sunset,” the toll-taker said. “It’s a spectacular one tonight.” The toll-taker was right. As the sun sank into the Upper Peninsula, the water sparkled,… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority congratulates Michigan SOS

Posted on April 1st, 2014

Thrilled to have the Mackinac Bridge featured on Michigan’s license plate, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) joined in congratulating Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson on selection of the design featuring the iconic bridge as the world’s best new plate. “It’s a terrific hono… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority Commemorative Tokens Available

Posted on March 10th, 2014

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

Reminder: Mackinac Bridge toll increases delayed at least a year; commuter tolls to return to 2012 rates

Posted on December 17th, 2013

Mackinac Bridge toll increases scheduled to rise on Jan. 1, 2014, will remain at current levels instead, while commuter tolls will be rolled back to 2012 rates.
In July, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) voted to keep 2014 toll rates at the 2012 level, which includes a per-trip toll of $4 for passenger vehicles. The… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Deer Count

Posted on November 26th, 2013

Mackinac Bridge Deer Count 2013: 4207
2012: 6420
Percent Change: -34%
Final Deer Count… Read More