Winter is here, and falling ice closures are possible for the Mackinac Bridge
Posted on January 8th, 2026
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 vehicle occupants.
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