Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

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

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

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

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

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

October Traffic Report

Posted on December 8th, 2021
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 433,063 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of October compared to 405,703 in 2020.
For the month of October, traffic was up 6.7% and fare revenue was up 3.5% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

Small Grating Pieces Update

Posted on November 17th, 2021
The Mackinac Bridge is currently out of small grating pieces that they were previously selling. These small pieces will not be available until larger pieces are removed from the bridge deck by the summer of 2022. Check back on our website for status updates.… Read More