Mackinac Bridge News

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

Mackinac Bridge Authority hosts celebration Nov. 1, marking 50th anniversary of official bridge opening

Posted on October 16th, 2007

Mackinac Bridge Authority hosts celebration Nov. 1, marking 50th anniversary of official bridge opening The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will host its 50th anniversary of the official bridge opening ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 1 at Bridge View Park in St. Ignace. The Park is located northwest of the toll booths… Read More

West Graham Ave., one of the access roads to Bridge View Park, to get new surface

Posted on September 14th, 2007

West Graham Ave., one of the access roads to Bridge View Park, to get new surface The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced that a paving contractor will reconstruct West Graham Ave., north of the MBA toll plaza in St. Ignace, during the week of September 17 in Mackinac County. The winning $36,623 bid was sub… Read More

Record crowd of 57,000 participated in Annual Bridge Walk on Labor Day; area businesses report banner day

Posted on September 6th, 2007

Record crowd of 57,000 participated in Annual Bridge Walk on Labor Day; area businesses report banner day The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced the 50th Annual Bridge Walk, held on Sept. 3, 2007, brought 57,000 walkers to the area – a record like no other. Because of the number of participants, and th… Read More

50th Annual Bridge Walk set for 7 a.m. on Labor Day; Run and swim events to take place prior to walk

Posted on August 31st, 2007

50th Annual Bridge Walk set for 7 a.m. on Labor Day; Run and swim events to take place prior to walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced the 50th Annual Bridge Walk will begin at 7 a.m. this Labor Day, Sept. 3. Since 1958, thousands of walkers have crossed the Michigan landmark each year creating a memora… Read More

Dirty Jobs Mackinac Bridge episode to air again.

Posted on July 30th, 2007

Dirty Jobs Mackinac Bridge episode to air again. Mike Rowe from the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” visited the Mackinac Bridge in May to film an episode showcasing the work that bridge maintenance crews perform each year on the “Mighty Mac.” The hour-long Mackinac Bridge episode, e… Read More

Mackinac Bridge to briefly close Saturday, July 28, for special 50th anniversary celebration events

Posted on July 25th, 2007

Mackinac Bridge to briefly close Saturday, July 28, for special 50th anniversary celebration events Counties: Emmet and Mackinac Highway: I-75 Closest Cities: Mackinaw City and St. Ignace Estimated Closing Date: Saturday, July 28 **ONLY** Project: The Mackinac Bridge Authority in cooperation with the Michig… Read More

Michigan’s peninsulas unite for 50th anniversary events commemorating Mackinac Bridge milestone

Posted on July 17th, 2007

Michigan’s peninsulas unite for 50th anniversary events commemorating Mackinac Bridge milestone The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), today announced a special ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 26, honoring Dr. David B. Steinman,… Read More

MDOT unveils special online media kit for 50th anniversary of Mackinac Bridge

Posted on July 10th, 2007

MDOT unveils special online media kit for 50th anniversary of Mackinac Bridge The Michigan Department of Transportation _(MDOT) today announced that a new online media kit is available for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Mackinac Bridge. Media representatives can access information online at www.mich… Read More