Mackinac Bridge News

Lane Restrictions from May 1 through May 18

Posted on April 30th, 2001

Lane Restrictions from May 1 through May 18 Beginning May 1st, the Mackinac Bridge Authority will install large motorized work platforms under the bridge deck. To accomplish this work, the lanes that normally serve southbound traffic will be closed for the entire length of the bridge from May 1st through May 18th. T… Read More

Commercial Debit Cards

Posted on April 19th, 2001

Commercial Debit Cards The Mackinac Bridge Authority is pleased to announce that debit card accounts are now available to our business customers for use at the Mackinac Bridge. This system provides increased flexibility, security, ease and accountability over the existing cash or bridge scrip methods of paying… Read More

Notice to Bidders

Posted on February 1st, 2001

Notice to Bidders The following items are offered for sale to the highest bidder by the Mackinac Bridge Authority: 1982 Chevrolet 2T bucket truck (1)
1979 Ford stake truck with hydrolic crane (1)
Flashing arrow boards (2)
1992 Half-ton Dodge Pick-up (1)
1991 Half-ton Dodge Pick-up (1)
Winkomatic message boards (2)… Read More

Year End Traffic Report

Posted on January 9th, 2001

Year End Traffic Report Henry A. Lotoszinski, Administrator of the Mackinac Bridge Authority, reported today that 232,964 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of December. This represents an 8.7 percent decrease when compared to the 255,169 crossings during December 1999. Fare revenue for the… Read More

Final Deer Count – Year 2000

Posted on December 4th, 2000

Final Deer Count – Year 2000 The Mackinac Bridge Authority counts the number of deer taken south across the Mackinac Bridge during Michigan’s firearm deer season. The toll collectors count bucks and does. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requests this information each year to provide an… Read More

65,000 Participate in Bridge Walk

Posted on September 7th, 2000

65,000 Participate in Bridge Walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority announced that 65,000 walkers participated in this year’s Mackinac Bridge walk. Under clear skies, a cool 51 degree temperature and brisk winds, Governor John Engler, his wife Michelle, and their three daughters began the annual Labor Day ev… Read More

Year 2000 Mackinac Bridge Walk

Posted on August 28th, 2000

Year 2000 Mackinac Bridge Walk Excitement is building as preparations are being made for the year 2000 Labor Day Bridge Walk. The Mackinac Bridge Authority expects thousands to visit Mackinaw City and St. Ignace on Monday, September 4, 2000, to participate in the 43rd annual Mackinac Bridge walk. The walk, which wi… Read More

St. Ignace Welcome Center to Close Temporarily

Posted on May 23rd, 2000

St. Ignace Welcome Center to Close Temporarily The St. Ignace Welcome Center will be closed from May 19 through June 21, 2000, to take advantage of the construction work on I-75 which will impact access to the Welcome Center. This cooperative effort will result in timely completion of improvements to both the Welcom… Read More

MDOT Begins I-75 Reconstruction Project

Posted on March 31st, 2000

MDOT Begins I-75 Reconstruction Project The year 2000 construction season in the Upper Peninsula begins two weeks early on I-75 between the Mackinac Bridge toll plaza and US-2 near St. Ignace. On April 3, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) begins reconstruction of a mile of freeway and ramps. The ear… Read More

Top Civil Engineering Project of the Century

Posted on December 14th, 1999

Top Civil Engineering Project of the Century Michigan Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus announced today that the Mackinac Bridge was selected the state’s number one civil engineering project of the 20th Century by the Michigan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). “Crossing… Read More