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May Traffic Report

Posted on June 20th, 2018

Robert J. Sweeney, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 353,243 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of May compared to 338,538 in 2017.
For the month of May, traffic is up 4.3% and fare revenue is up 3.2% compared to last year. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substanti… Read More

Brief, early-morning Mackinac Bridge closure scheduled to begin next phase of tower painting project

Posted on April 18th, 2018

To continue repainting the Mackinac Bridge’s north tower, contractors need to hang a pair of custom moveable scaffold platforms above the roadway, requiring a brief closure Saturday morning. … Read More

February Traffic Report

Posted on March 30th, 2018

Robert J. Sweeney, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 198,986 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of February compared to 197,625 in 2017.
For the month of February, traffic is up 0.7% and fare revenue is up 3.9% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a s… Read More

Mackinac Bridge reopens following fourth falling ice closure; future closures remain likely

Posted on February 26th, 2018

Though ice stopped falling long enough for the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) to reopen the bridge today, the remaining ice leaves open the possibility of additional closures in the days ahead. … Read More

2018 Annual Bridge Walk will start in both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City for safety, convenience

Posted on February 20th, 2018

Focused on maintaining safety and maximizing participation, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today voted to begin the event from both ends of the bridge – a change touted as the best way to keep the tradition alive. … Read More

Meeting Notice

Posted on February 14th, 2018

Meetings of the Mackinac Bridge Authority will be held February 15, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting Agenda – 3:00 PM
Mackinac Bridge Authority Administration Building
Lawrence A. Rubin Conference Room
St. Ignace, MI February 16, 2018 Official Meeting Agenda – 8:00 AM
Little Bear East Arena and Confe… Read More

January Traffic Report

Posted on February 14th, 2018

Robert J. Sweeney, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 189,319 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of January compared to 185,546 in 2017.
For the month of January, traffic is up 2.0% and fare revenue is up 4.9% compared to last year.The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a sub… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority continues planning for 2018 Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on February 12th, 2018

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) meets Friday to discuss logistics for the 2018 Annual Bridge Walk, including whether the walk will include transporting participants as in past years, or will begin from both ends and eliminate the need for busing, as well as othe… Read More

Text alerts now available for Mackinac Bridge closures

Posted on January 24th, 2018

With the assistance of Mackinac County 911/Emergency Management, you can sign up now for Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) text updates when the bridge is closed for poor weather or high winds, and when it reopens. &nb… Read More

December Traffic Report

Posted on January 19th, 2018

Robert J. Sweeney, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 205,632 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of December compared to 197,287 in 2016. For the month of December, traffic is up 4.2% and fare revenue is up 3.2% compared to last year. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has sched… Read More