Mackinac Bridge News

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

March Traffic Report

Posted on May 9th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 230,852 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of March compared to 207,886 in 2022.
For the month of March, traffic was up 11.0% and fare revenue was up 4.2% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amo… Read More

February Traffic Report

Posted on April 7th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 211,883 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of February compared to 216,523 in 2022. For the month of February, traffic was down 2.1% and fare revenue was down 5.2% compared to last year. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet March 10 in Southfield

Posted on March 6th, 2023

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet March 10 in Southfield to receive an update for an upcoming rehabilitation project for the bridge’s north viaduct span, hear a report on the annual and underwater inspection report, and to set a meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023. The meeting is scheduled to be… Read More