Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

“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

150 millionth vehicle crosses Mackinac Bridge

Posted on September 7th, 2009
150 millionth vehicle crosses Mackinac Bridge Richard Snyder, of Clare, Michigan, was the 150 millionth vehicle to cross the Mackinac Bridge around 5:30 p.m. on September 6, 2009. Approximately 50,000 people walked the Mackinac Bride for the Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on September 7, 2009.… Read More

Mackinac Bridge reaches 150 millionth vehicle milestone

Posted on September 2nd, 2009
Mackinac Bridge reaches 150 millionth vehicle milestone The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), today announced that the 150 millionth vehicle will cross the Mackinac Bridge this Labor Day weekend. According to MBA officials, the milestone i… Read More

Motorists opt for new “Quick Card” at Mackinac Bridge

Posted on April 28th, 2009
Motorists opt for new “Quick Card” at Mackinac Bridge
Robert Kessel of Bloomfield, Mich., is handed the first “Quick Card.” April 28, 2009 — Since last week, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has been offering a new electronic toll-payment option where motorists can pre-pay th… Read More

“Quick Card” is available Monday at the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on April 21st, 2009
“Quick Card” is available Monday at the Mackinac Bridge The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced that it will implement a new electronic toll-payment option beginning Monday, April 20. The “Quick Card” will be available to motorists wishing to pre-pay the full fare in excha… Read More

Half of the “Mighty Mac” will get paved beginning April 13

Posted on April 10th, 2009
Half of the “Mighty Mac” will get paved beginning April 13 The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced that the entire stretch of the southbound lanes of the bridge will be milled and resurfaced beginning Monday, April 13, weather permitting. Two-way traffic will utilize the northbound lane… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority postpones decision on commuter policy

Posted on March 12th, 2009
Mackinac Bridge Authority postpones decision on commuter policy The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced that they will postpone a decision regarding revisions to the commuter discount policy. The MBA Board will meet as planned on March 20 in Sterling Heights for its regular meeting. However, offici… Read More