Mackinac Bridge News

Mackinac Bridge Walk preparations under way for 2026

Posted on June 26th, 2026

Fast facts:

Participants in the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk can start from either St. Ignace or Mackinaw City.
The bridge walk will begin from Bridge View Park on the west side of I-75 on the St. Ignace end, and from the Jamet Street ramp on the east side of I-75 in Mackinaw City.
The bridge will be closed to all public traffi

Mackinac Bridge Authority meetings July 7 in St. Ignace, July 8 on Mackinac Island

Posted on June 26th, 2026

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet in special session July 7 in St. Ignace and have its regular meeting July 8 on Mackinac Island. The special meeting, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, is to consider dedicating the building at Bridge View Park in honor of Bill Gnodtke, former authority member and ch… Read More

April Traffic Report

Posted on May 22nd, 2026

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 233,951 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of April compared to 236,778 in 2025.
For the month of April, traffic was down 1.2% and toll revenue was down 3.6% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

March Traffic Report

Posted on April 23rd, 2026

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 194,576 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of March compared to 220,183 in 2025.
For the month of March, traffic was down 11.6% and toll revenue was down 11.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a sub… Read More

February 2026 Traffic Report

Posted on March 19th, 2026

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 211,284 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of February compared to 211,897 in 2025.
For the month of February, traffic was down 0.3% and toll revenue was down 1.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst… Read More

Falling ice closures again possible at Mackinac Bridge

Posted on March 12th, 2026

Media contact: James Lake, [email protected], 906-250-0993 Fast facts:

When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.
Ice chunks, sheets and spears that fall hundreds of feet from the bridge’s towers and cables have damaged v

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets March 13 in Detroit

Posted on March 9th, 2026

Media contact: James Lake, [email protected], 906-250-0993 The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet March 13 in Detroit to discuss paving and maintenance projects on the bridge, a message board project for the toll canopy, and a legislative update. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Michiga… Read More

Falling ice closures are possible for the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on February 27th, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026 Media contact: James Lake, [email protected], 906-250-0993 Fast facts:

When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.
Ice chunks, sheets and spears that fall hundreds of feet from the bridge’s towers and cables h

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