Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

June Traffic Report

Posted on July 15th, 2022
MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                            �… Read More

Updated video reviews Mackinac Bridge Walk options for 2022

Posted on July 6th, 2022
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

May Traffic Report

Posted on June 17th, 2022
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

200 millionth vehicle crosses the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on June 15th, 2022
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

April Traffic Report

Posted on May 13th, 2022
MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                            �… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet in special session May 2

Posted on April 29th, 2022
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

March Traffic Report

Posted on April 19th, 2022
  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

US-23, I-75 Mackinaw City project starts April 11

Posted on April 1st, 2022
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