Mackinac Bridge News

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

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