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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

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

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

33,000 visit the Mighty Mac for the 2025 Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on September 1st, 2025

A vibrant sunrise set the stage for a bright and calm day for the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk. More than 33,000 people who made plans to participate today were treated to comfortable weather in the Straits of Mackinac. “It was a picture-perfect day, with bright blue skies and a mild breeze,” said Mackinac B… Read More

May Traffic Report

Posted on July 18th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 374,111 vehicles crossed the Mackinac
Bridge during the month of May compared to 380,082 in 2024.
For the month of May, traffic was down 1.6% and toll revenue was down 3.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amou… Read More

Study shows Mackinac Bridge operation, events contribute $193 million in economic output statewide

Posted on July 9th, 2025

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today accepted an economic impact study showing that the bridge’s operation, tourism and events contributed $193 million annually to the state’s economy in direct, indirect and induced spending, supporting 1,449 jobs. The study, performed under a contract with Public S… Read More

April Traffic Report

Posted on June 6th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 236,778 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of April compared to 260,318 in 2024.
For the month of April, traffic was down 9.0% and toll revenue was down 8.7% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

Weather delays Mackinac Bridge joint replacement completion

Posted on May 16th, 2025

Cold, rainy weather early in the season has delayed completion of this year’s work to repave portions of the Mackinac Bridge and replace a modular joint, which will result in extended lane closures. While contractors have completed replacement of half of the modular joint over Pier 34 on the bridge at the star… Read More