April 2022 | Mackinac Bridge Authority

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

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 potential to injure or kill v… 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