Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

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