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Mackinac Bridge Authority meets April 5 in Dimondale

Posted on March 28th, 2024

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet April 5 in Dimondale to discuss the annual inspection report and maintenance project updates. The authority also is scheduled to meet in closed session to review safety and security at the bridge. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Michigan Department of T… Read More

January Traffic Report

Posted on February 21st, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 191,443 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of January compared to 215,779 in 2023.
For the month of January, traffic was down 11.3% and toll revenue was down 11.6% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst… Read More

Small Grating Update

Posted on February 2nd, 2024

We are currently sold out of small grating at the Mackinac Bridge. The Mackinac Bridge updates their website when pieces become available.… Read More

Small Grating Update

Posted on January 29th, 2024

The Mackinac Bridge is selling small pieces of grating. These are only available in our administration office, which is open 24/7. The pieces are $20.00 each and are available in 5″ x 11″ or 5″ x 8″ pieces. Limit of 3 pieces per customer.… Read More

November Traffic Report

Posted on December 20th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 277,965 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 260,708 in 2022.
For the month of November, traffic was up 6.6% and toll revenue was up 4.8% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substanti… Read More

September Traffic Report

Posted on November 7th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 498,563 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of September compared to 491,014 in 2022. For the month of September, traffic was up 1.5% and toll revenue was up 0.7% compared to last year. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority approves escort fees for oversize commercial vehicles

Posted on November 6th, 2023

To recoup the labor and equipment costs of providing escorts to oversize commercial vehicles crossing the Mackinac Bridge, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today approved a new $100 fee for providing that service in the future. The new fees, to be charged for escorting heavy, overwidth and overlength vehicles… Read More

August Traffic Report

Posted on November 6th, 2023

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 616,587 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of August compared to 585,869 in 2022.
For the month of August, traffic was up 5.2% and toll revenue was up 4.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial am… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets Nov. 3 in Traverse City

Posted on October 27th, 2023

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet Nov. 3 in Traverse City to discuss the recently completed north viaduct repair project and upcoming repaving work in 2024 and 2025. The authority also is scheduled to meet in closed session to review safety and security at the bridge. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9… Read More

Reminder: Mackinac Bridge to discontinue acceptance of Canadian cash for tolls Oct. 1

Posted on September 19th, 2023

Due to relatively limited use by customers, combined with administrative costs associated with currency exchange, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will no longer accept Canadian cash for tolls as of Oct. 1, 2023. As the Mackinac Bridge is not an international bridge, and cannot offer an attractive exch… Read More