February 2026 | Mackinac Bridge Authority

Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns the passing of former chairman Bill Gnodtke

Posted on February 20th, 2026

Reflecting on his many years of service and stewardship of the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) is mourning the Feb. 16 death of longtime former Chairman William H. Gnodtke. “Bill’s love and devotion for the Mackinac Bridge was second to none, and I had the privilege to serve with him for many yea… Read More

January Traffic Report

Posted on February 20th, 2026

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 202,582 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of January compared to 214,076 in 2025.
For the month of January, traffic was down 5.4% and toll revenue was down 7.3% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan… Read More