Mackinac Bridge News

Mackinac Bridge Authority approves escort fees for oversize commercial vehicles

Posted on November 6th, 2023

To recoup the labor and equipment costs of providing escorts to oversize commercial vehicles crossing the Mackinac Bridge, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today approved a new $100 fee for providing that service in the future. The new fees, to be charged for escorting heavy, overwidth and overlength vehicles… Read More

August Traffic Report

Posted on November 6th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 616,587 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of August compared to 585,869 in 2022.
For the month of August, traffic was up 5.2% and toll revenue was up 4.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial am… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets Nov. 3 in Traverse City

Posted on October 27th, 2023

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet Nov. 3 in Traverse City to discuss the recently completed north viaduct repair project and upcoming repaving work in 2024 and 2025. The authority also is scheduled to meet in closed session to review safety and security at the bridge. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9… Read More

July Traffic Report

Posted on September 28th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 638,241 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of July compared to 595,100 in 2022.
For the month of July, traffic was up 7.2% and fare revenue was up 5.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amount… Read More

Reminder: Mackinac Bridge to discontinue acceptance of Canadian cash for tolls Oct. 1

Posted on September 19th, 2023

Due to relatively limited use by customers, combined with administrative costs associated with currency exchange, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will no longer accept Canadian cash for tolls as of Oct. 1, 2023. As the Mackinac Bridge is not an international bridge, and cannot offer an attractive exch… Read More

Mackinac Bridge to discontinue acceptance of Canadian cash for tolls Oct. 1

Posted on September 5th, 2023

Due to relatively limited use by customers, combined with administrative costs associated with currency exchange, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will no longer accept Canadian cash for tolls as of Oct. 1, 2023. “As the Mackinac Bridge is not an international bridge, and we cannot offer an attractive excha… Read More

35,000 visit the Mackinac Bridge for the 2023 bridge walk

Posted on September 4th, 2023

Light breezes balanced out the bright sunshine for the 2023 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, and those near-perfect conditions deserve at least some of the credit for the biggest crowd seen in several years. “With roughly 35,000 people from across Michigan and beyond joining us for the bridge walk, this is the lar… Read More

2023 Mackinac Bridge Walk just days away

Posted on September 1st, 2023

The 2023 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, Sept. 4, is just days away, and final preparations are under way. “Whether you plan to cross the Mackinac Bridge in your car or RV, or you plan to join in the annual bridge walk, we want to make sure you have the information you need for a safe and enjoyable Labor Day holiday… Read More

Mackinac Bridge joint replacement work begins Sept. 6

Posted on August 24th, 2023

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will invest nearly $5 million this fall to replace joints on the north viaduct span, with work scheduled to begin Wednesday, Sept. 6. The project includes replacing 11 relief joints and three sliding-plate expansion joints, which are connections in the bridge deck that allow fo… Read More

June Traffic Report

Posted on August 16th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 492,976 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of June compared to 448,055 in 2022.
For the month of June, traffic was up 10.0% and fare revenue was up 7.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amoun… Read More