Mackinac Bridge News

“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

Ed Reavie honored for promoting the Mackinac Bridge and Straits area for over three decades

Posted on December 16th, 2008

Ed Reavie honored for promoting the Mackinac Bridge and Straits area for over three decades At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Mackinac Bridge Authority Board (MBA) passed a special resolution honoring Ed Reavie for his dedication in working with MBA officials to incorporate the nationally renowned Mackinac Bridge into… Read More

Mackinac Bridge causeway, near St. Ignace, will be resurfaced beginning Monday, Sept. 15

Posted on September 5th, 2008

Mackinac Bridge causeway, near St. Ignace, will be resurfaced beginning Monday, Sept. 15 Sept. 5, 2008 – The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced that the causeway, near the toll booths, will be resurfaced beginning Monday, Sept. 15. The causeway/road work includes milling and resurfacing. Du… Read More

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