Mackinac Bridge News

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

Still time to plan your walk: 2023 Mackinac Bridge Walk just a few weeks away

Posted on August 16th, 2023

Boo: The end of summer is quickly approaching. Yay: The 2023 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, Sept. 4, is right around the corner. “The end of summer in northern Michigan is always bittersweet, but also means that Labor Day and the Mackinac Bridge Walk is upon us,” said Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) B… Read More

Small Grating Sale Update

Posted on August 2nd, 2023

Small grating available for sale only in our Administration Building, which is open 24/7 starting at 8 am on Wednesday, August 2.
Each piece is $20.00
Limit of 3 per customer
Grating is sold on a first come, first serve basis. No grating will be held for sale
Each customer must sign a Used Deck Grating Liability Disclaim

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets July 20 on Mackinac Island

Posted on July 13th, 2023

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet July 20 on Mackinac Island to discuss ongoing maintenance work, the annual inspection, an upcoming north viaduct repair project, and planning for the Annual Bridge Walk. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Mackinac Island City Hall, 7358 Market St., Macki… Read More

May Traffic Report

Posted on July 12th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 369,525 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of May compared to 352,745 in 2022. For the month of May, traffic was up 4.8% and fare revenue was up 3.7% compared to last year. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amount of… Read More

Updated video reviews Mackinac Bridge Walk options for 2023

Posted on July 6th, 2023

The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk for 2023 is right around the corner and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has updated a video explaining the options people have for participating in this beloved event. Based on the success of the recent events, the MBA will again start the 2023 Bridge Walk from both St. Ignace and Ma… Read More

April Traffic Report

Posted on June 15th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 243,970 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of April compared to 231,805 in 2022.
For the month of April, traffic was up 5.2% and fare revenue was up 2.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amou… Read More

Mackinac Bridge enters the busy season for traffic and maintenance work

Posted on June 6th, 2023

As traffic picks up on the Mackinac Bridge for the traditional increase in warmer season travel, so does the work required to maintain this engineering icon. The Mackinac Bridge Authority’s (MBA) team of dedicated maintenance staff is out on the bridge deck, replacing pieces of the original decking, repair… Read More