Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

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 BRead 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

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

March Traffic Report

Posted on May 12th, 2025
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 220,183 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of March compared to 239,551 in 2024.
For the month of March, traffic was down 8.1% and toll revenue was down 4.7% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

MDOT reminds drivers to avoid toll road scam

Posted on April 25th, 2025
Fast facts:
  • The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding drivers to follow tips shared by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to avoid toll road scams.
  • A recent scam shared with MDOT, includes an imposter government website, mimicking MDOT’s official site.
  • MDOT does not operate toll roads a
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Mackinac Bridge joint replacement, repaving project to resume March 24

Posted on March 11th, 2025
Contractors for the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) intend to resume the two-season project to repave portions of the bridge’s north viaduct and approach truss spans March 24, weather depending. To ensure the work is completed prior to the seasonal rise in traffic volumes on the bridge, the scope of work has been… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets March 14 in Lansing

Posted on March 7th, 2025
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet March 14 in Lansing to discuss the 2024-2025 resurfacing and joint replacement project on the bridge, committee reports, and an update on pending legislation. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Lake Huron Conference Room at the Horatio S. Earle Learning C… Read More