Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

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

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