Mackinac Bridge Authority

Spanning the Straits of Mackinac since 1957

Piece of Mackinac Bridge now resides at South Pole

Posted on December 22nd, 2022
Since the Mackinac Bridge Authority started selling pieces of the original deck grating as it’s replaced, it’s safe to say that pieces have made their way to many spots far from the Straits of Mackinac. You would be hard-pressed, however, to take one farther away than Brendan Fisher has. Fisher recentl… Read More

Small Grating Sales

Posted on November 15th, 2022
 
  • Small grating available for sale only in our Administration Building, which is open 24/7
  • Each piece is $20.00
  • Limit of 3 per customer
  • Grating is sold on a first come, first serve basis. No grating will be held for sale
  • Each customer must sign a Used Deck Grating Liability Disclaimer / Hold Harmless Agreement for
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Cavalieri promoted to chief engineer at Mackinac Bridge

Posted on November 14th, 2022
It’s a changing of the guard at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA): Assistant Bridge Engineer Cole Cavalieri will assume the role of chief bridge engineer, as current Chief Engineer Julie Neph retires after 30 years at the Authority. Neph, who has been with the MBA for most of her career, will retire at the end of De… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets in Ann Arbor Nov. 4

Posted on November 4th, 2022
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet Nov. 4 in Ann Arbor to elect new officers, receive an update for an upcoming resurfacing project for the bridge’s north viaduct span, hear an update on pending legislation, and to set a meeting schedule for 2023. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Kuenzel R… Read More

September Traffic Report

Posted on October 24th, 2022
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 491,014 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of September compared to 499,255 in 2021.
For the month of September, traffic was down 1.7% and fare revenue was down 3.6% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a sub… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority urges Michigan Senate to pass legislation to protect Michigan’s bridges from trespassers, ensure safety of motorists

Posted on September 29th, 2022
The Mackinac Bridge Authority today called on the Michigan Senate to take action on House Bill 5315 (Damoose, R-107) which was passed with overwhelming support in the Michigan House on February 16, 2022. The legislation – which was set for a vote by the full Senate last week but was inexplicably pulled from the agenRead More

August Traffic Report

Posted on September 25th, 2022
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 585,869 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of August compared to 623,250 in 2021.
For the month of August, traffic was down 6.0% and fare revenue was down 6.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substanti… Read More

26,000 visit the Mackinac Bridge for the 2022 bridge walk

Posted on September 5th, 2022
A beautiful, nearly cloudless day welcomed participants to the Mackinac Bridge Walk today, likely a big contributor to an uptick in participation over last year. “We’re so glad to have had 26,000 people from across Michigan and beyond join us for this beloved event on such a perfect day,” said Ma… Read More