The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2022, 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 2018, 2019, and 2021 events, the MBA will again start the 2022 Bridge Walk from both St. Ignace and Mackin… Read More
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 352,745 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of May compared to 360,956 in 2021.
For the month of May, traffic was down 2.3% and fare revenue was down 3.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amou… Read More
Photo caption information:
Mackinac Bridge 200 millionth vehicle.jpg – The Dalman family of Tawas City, far right, received a local gift basket and a framed print of the Mackinac Bridge after they drove the 200 millionth vehicle across the bridge. Left to right: MBA Chief Bridge Engineer Julie Neph; Mackinaw Cit… Read More
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has a special meeting scheduled May 2 in Dimondale for closed session discussion of a civil lawsuit.
The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Lake Superior Conference Room at the Horatio S. Earle Learning Center, 7575 Crowner Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821. The full agenda is availa… Read More
Fast facts:
– When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.
– Ice chunks, sheets and spears that fall hundreds of feet from the bridge’s towers and cables have damaged vehicles and have the pot… Read More
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 207,886 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of March compared to 229,227 in 2021.
For the month of March, traffic was down 9.3% and fare revenue was down 9.7% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst… Read More
The Michigan Department of Transportation will be investing $12.3 million to rebuild and resurface US-23 from I-75 to east of South Huron Avenue and I-75 from Old M-108 (Exit 337 – Nicolet Street/Mackinaw Highway) to the Mackinac Bridge, as well as replace the southbound US-23 exit ramp bridge beams and deck… Read More