Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

New Mackinac Bridge postage stamp to be unveiled Feb. 3

Posted on January 25th, 2010
New Mackinac Bridge postage stamp to be unveiled Feb. 3 In partnership with the United States Postal Service (USPS), the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced a special ceremony to unveil a new Priority Mail stamp commemorating the iconic Mackinac B… Read More

Passenger vehicles tolls will be $3.50 on Jan. 1

Posted on December 17th, 2009
Passenger vehicles tolls will be $3.50 on Jan. 1 Effective Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, the following rates will go into effect (per crossing):
• Auto/passenger vehicle – $3.50; vehicle with trailer – $1.75 per axle
• Commuter – $1.80*
• Other, including commercial trucks and motor homes –… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority receives award of excellence

Posted on December 15th, 2009
Mackinac Bridge Authority receives award of excellence The Asphalt Paving Association of Michigan (APAM) yesterday presented the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), Payne and Dolan, Inc., and Northwest Design Group the Award of Excellence paving award. The award showcased a two-year resurfacing effort on the br… Read More

First Hunter Crosses Bridge for 2009 Hunting Season

Posted on November 19th, 2009
First Hunter Crosses Bridge for 2009 Hunting Season Larry Griewahn of Hudson was the first hunter to cross the Mackinac bridge southbound on Sunday, November 15. Mr. Griewahn crossed southbound around 12:30 p.m after shooting his eight-point near Gould City around 9:30 a.m.… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority Commemorative Tokens Available

Posted on November 5th, 2009
Mackinac Bridge Authority Commemorative Tokens Available 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 fu… Read More

“Biggest Loser” contestants will run Bridge race Oct. 10

Posted on September 24th, 2009
“Biggest Loser” contestants will run Bridge race Oct. 10 The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced that the Fall Colors Bridge Race will happen on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 a.m. Former contestants from the television show “The Bigg… Read More