Mackinac Bridge News

2008 Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Information

Posted on August 29th, 2008

2008 Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk Information ATTENTION BUS RIDERS! Annual Bridge Walk Shuttle Bus Riders from Mackinaw City- The shuttle bus fee for the Annual Bridge Walk is $5 per passenger. The new fee allows the Mackinac Bridge Authority to nearly recoup the actual costs incurred for providing the bus service.… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority ensures commuter discounts remain for frequent users

Posted on July 15th, 2008

Mackinac Bridge Authority ensures commuter discounts remain for frequent users At its regular board meeting last week, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Board unanimously approved changes to the commuter program which will ensure continued discounts for those with commuter card accounts. Effective immedi… Read More

Mackinac Bridge to reduce annual energy costs by 11 percent with green initiative

Posted on June 11th, 2008

Mackinac Bridge to reduce annual energy costs by 11 percent with green initiative The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), today announced a new initiative that will reduce annual energy costs at the bridge by approximately $13,000 or 11 percent… Read More

Resurfacing northbound lanes of Mackinac Bridge starts April 9; will be done by June 18

Posted on April 4th, 2008

Resurfacing northbound lanes of Mackinac Bridge starts April 9; will be done by June 18 COUNTIES: Emmet/Mackinac HIGHWAY: I-75 (Mackinac Bridge) CLOSEST CITIES: Mackinaw City and St. Ignace ESTIMATED STARTING DATE: April 9 ESTIMATE COMPLETION DATE: June 18 Project: The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will res… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority reminds motorists tolls go up March 1

Posted on February 27th, 2008

Mackinac Bridge Authority reminds motorists tolls go up March 1 February 27, 2008 — The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today issued a reminder to motorists planning to cross the 50-year-old bridge that tolls will increase slightly next month. After a series of public hearings held in December 2007, the MBA… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority board goes with incremental toll adjustments beginning March 1, 2008

Posted on December 21st, 2007

Mackinac Bridge Authority board goes with incremental toll adjustments beginning March 1, 2008 December 21, 2007 — At a special meeting held in Detroit on Dec. 21, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) board decided to adjust tolls incrementally. The decision was based on testimony from public hearings held… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority Board will meet Dec. 21 to take action on proposed toll increase

Posted on December 17th, 2007

Mackinac Bridge Authority Board will meet Dec. 21 to take action on proposed toll increase WHAT: The Mackinac Bridge Authority Board will hold a special meeting to review, discuss, and possibly adjust the bridge fares and vehicle classifications at the Mackinac Bridge. WHO: Mackinac Bridge Authority representa… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority may adjust tolls in 2008

Posted on November 7th, 2007

Mackinac Bridge Authority may adjust tolls in 2008 November 7, 2007 – At its Nov. 2 meeting, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) board announced plans to host three public hearings regarding a proposed adjustment to tolls in 2008.
“In order to responsibly operate the bridge and continue investing in our long-t… Read More

Mackinac Bridge 50th anniversary DVD now available online for $10 at Michigan’s e-store

Posted on November 2nd, 2007

Mackinac Bridge 50th anniversary DVD now available online for $10 at Michigan’s e-store November 2, 2007 — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in cooperation with the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), today announced that the Mackinac Bridge 50th anniversary video “Our Bridge at 5… Read More

API and UPI correspondants who covered opening of Mackinac Bridge in 1957 will take part in 50th anniversary ceremonies

Posted on October 26th, 2007

API and UPI correspondants who covered opening of Mackinac Bridge in 1957 will take part in 50th anniversary ceremonies LANSING—Two news service correspondents who were present when the Mackinac Bridge linking Michigan’s two peninsulas was opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957 will participate in ceremoni… Read More