Mackinac Bridge News

November Traffic Report

Posted on December 30th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 279,082 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 281,056 in 2024.
For the month of November, traffic was down 0.7% and toll revenue was up 0.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan… Read More

October Traffic Report

Posted on December 18th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 455,829 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of October compared to 451,731 in 2024.
For the month of October, traffic was up 0.9% and toll revenue was up 1.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

Small Grating Update

Posted on December 17th, 2025

The Mackinac Bridge is selling small pieces of grating starting at 8 am on 12/17/2025. These are only available in our administration office, which is open 24/7. The pieces are $20.00 each Limit of 3 pieces per customer. Small grating will not be shipped.… Read More

2025 Deer Count

Posted on November 20th, 2025

Michigan’s firearm deer season runs from November 15 – 30. From Nov. 15 through Dec. 2 (to include those leaving from their hunting destinations over the next couple of days), at the Mackinac Bridge, toll collectors poll customers as to whether they have any whitetail deer that they have harvested duri… Read More

First successful hunter across the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on November 20th, 2025

Robert Burns, of Traverse City, successfully shot a seven point buck on opening day of firearm deer hunting season on Saturday, November 15. Robert was the first hunter to cross the bridge with a buck for the 2025 hunting season.… Read More

September Traffic Report

Posted on November 5th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 486,406 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of September compared to 502,868 in 2024.
For the month of September, traffic was down 3.3% and toll revenue was down 2.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a sub… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets Nov. 7 in St. Ignace

Posted on October 31st, 2025

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet Nov. 7 in St. Ignace to discuss paving and maintenance projects on the bridge, a message board project for the toll canopy, and its meeting schedule for 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Lawrence A. Rubin Conference Room, Mackinac Bridge Authority Ad… Read More

August Traffic Report

Posted on October 27th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 647,725 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of August compared to 640,606 in 2024.
For the month of August, traffic was up 1.1% and toll revenue was up 0.8% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial am… Read More

July Traffic Report

Posted on October 15th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 637,284 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of July compared to 638,662 in 2024.
For the month of July, traffic was down -0.2% and toll revenue was up 0.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amo… Read More

June Traffic Report

Posted on September 11th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 490,965 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of June compared to 491,919 in 2024.
For the month of June, traffic was down -0.2% and toll revenue was up 0.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amo… Read More