Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

62,000 Participate in 2002 Walk

Posted on September 8th, 2002
62,000 Participate in 2002 Walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority announced that an estimated 62,000 walkers participated in this year’s Mackinac Bridge walk. Under cloudy skies and a pleasant breeze, Governor John Engler, his wife Michelle, and their three daughters began the annual Labor Day event just aft… Read More

45th Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on August 22nd, 2002
45th Annual Bridge Walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority is preparing for the year 2002 Labor Day Bridge Walk. Thousands are expected to visit Mackinaw City and St. Ignace on Monday, September 2, 2002, to participate in the 45th annual Mackinac Bridge walk. The walk, which will be led by Governor John Engler, begins at 7… Read More

Park Dedication Set for June 12

Posted on June 6th, 2002
Park Dedication Set for June 12 The Mackinac Bridge Authority will host a grand opening of its new eight-acre Bridge View Park on Wednesday, June 12. “The site of the new park has been a popular place for people to visit and enjoy the bridge,” said Henry A. Lotoszinski, executive secretary of the Mackinac… Read More

New Toll Payment Options Introduced

Posted on March 28th, 2002
New Toll Payment Options Introduced The Mackinac Bridge Authority approved several new features that will enhance its toll collection operations and improve customer service beginning April 1, 2002. The MBA board voted to implement a new commuter payment program that will replace the old commuter scrip program… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Honored

Posted on January 15th, 2002
Mackinac Bridge Honored The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has selected the Mackinac Bridge and the Edsel Ford Freeway as Michigan’s top two infrastructure projects of the 20th century. To celebrate ARTBA’s 100th anniversary next month, the group has selected two p… Read More

2001 Final Deer Count

Posted on December 3rd, 2001
2001 Final Deer Count 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 index of the s… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Deer Check Station

Posted on November 6th, 2001
Mackinac Bridge Deer Check Station The Department of Natural Resources will host a deer check station in St. Ignace near the Mackinac Bridge during the firearm deer hunting season. The station is in addition to three highway check stations near Iron Mountain, Big Rapids and Birch Run. This station is being opened to… Read More

Notice to Bidders

Posted on October 10th, 2001
Notice to Bidders The following items are offered for sale to the highest bidder by the Mackinac Bridge Authority: New Ingersol-Rand air compressor mounted on 60 gallon horizontal tank with 3 hp., 230v electric motor. (1) Onan generator with 12.5 KVA 120/280 v, 3 phase, 4 cylinder gasoline engine (1) Electric motor… Read More

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
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