Mackinac Bridge News

New video explains danger that prompts falling ice closures on the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on April 20th, 2022

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

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

February Traffic Report

Posted on March 15th, 2022

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 216,523 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of February compared to 200,326 in 2021.
For the month of February, traffic was up 8.1% and fare revenue was up 3.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substanti… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Director Kim Nowack honored by Women’s Transportation Seminar Michigan Chapter

Posted on March 14th, 2022

Kim Nowack, Mackinac Bridge director, has been named Woman of the Year by the Michigan Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS). The award “honors a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.” The award was presented to… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority to meet in East Lansing March 11

Posted on March 7th, 2022

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet March 11 for an update on the planned north viaduct span resurfacing project, a summary of the annual inspection report, and preparations for the anticipated 200 millionth crossing of the bridge later this year. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Ke… Read More

January Traffic Report

Posted on February 18th, 2022

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 201,705 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of January compared to 186,538 in 2021.
For the month of January, traffic was up 8.1% and fare revenue was up 3.7% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

Meet MDOT – Cole Cavalieri

Posted on January 20th, 2022

Meet Cole Cavalieri, assistant bridge engineer at the #MackinacBridge Authority (MBA). Cole joined the MBA in February 2020 and works with the chief bridge engineer and maintenance crews to assess conditions and make repairs on the Mackinac Bridge, maintains MBA facilities and records, and coordinates with con… Read More

December Traffic Report

Posted on January 19th, 2022

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November Traffic Report

Posted on December 16th, 2021

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 267,242 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 227,915 in 2020.
For the month of November, traffic was up 17.3% and fare revenue was up 11.8% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan… Read More