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How can a driver receive a Mackinac Bridge heavy truck permit?

Posted on December 6th, 2023

Vehicles between 80,000 lbs. and 144,000 lbs. are eligible for a Mackinac Bridge heavy truck permit. After completing three escorted crossings without violations, a driver will be issued a Mackinac Bridge heavy truck permit which will allow them to cross without escort. See all information regarding the MBA heav… Read More

What vehicles will be charged the fee?

Posted on December 6th, 2023

Vehicles crossing during normal weather conditions (all times excluding wind escorts) that are over 10 feet in width, over 90 feet in length that do not possess their own pilot vehicle or exceed 80,000 pounds and do not possess a Mackinac Bridge heavy truck permit will be charged this fee.… Read More

Why does the Mackinac Bridge Authority charge a fee for these escorts?

Posted on December 6th, 2023

After a review of average staff time, vehicle use, administrative costs, and necessary software upgrades, the Authority determined that a fee of $100 per vehicle would cover MBA expenses to provide the service. The bridge sees an average of about 1,700 oversize commercial vehicles each year.… Read More

Why do we escort over-width, heavy and overlength vehicles across the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on December 6th, 2023

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) requires escorts of these vehicles to ensure the safety of all motorists crossing the Mackinac Bridge. Over-width and overlength vehicles require an escort to alert other motorists and to ensure adequate traffic separation of both northbound and southbound auto and commerci… Read More