Mackinac Bridge News

Kim Nowack selected for American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan honor

Posted on March 1st, 2021

Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Executive Secretary Kim Nowack is the 2021 recipient of the Felix A. Anderson Image Award, noting her contributions to enhancing the image of the engineering profession. The award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Michigan was announced Friday during t… Read More

January Traffic Report

Posted on February 22nd, 2021

Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 186,538 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of January compared to 204,035 in 2020.
For the month of January, traffic was down 8.6% and fare revenue was down 6.6% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a sub… Read More

December Traffic Report

Posted on February 3rd, 2021

Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 180,410 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of December compared to 220,544 in 2019.
For the month of December, traffic was down 18.2% and fare revenue was down 11.8% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has schedul… Read More

November Traffic Report

Posted on January 12th, 2021

Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 227,915 vehicles crossed the Mackinac
Bridge during the month of November compared to 255,346 in 2019.
For the month of November, traffic was down 10.7% and fare revenue was down 7.9% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a… Read More

Mackinac Bridge painting project wins fourth award

Posted on December 18th, 2020

CONTACT: Kim Nowack, Mackinac Bridge Authority, 906-643-7600 The Mackinac Bridge tower painting project has won yet another national award, this time from the National Council of Structural Engineers (NCSEA). Ruby+Associates of Bingham Farms was named the Outstanding Project Winner in the Other Structur… Read More

October Traffic Report

Posted on December 14th, 2020

Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 405,703 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of October compared to 399,826 in 2019. For the month of October, traffic was up 1.5% and fare revenue was down 0.4% compared to last year. The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst… Read More

Police investigating illegal climber on the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on December 2nd, 2020

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020
CONTACT: Kim Nowack, Mackinac Bridge Authority, 906-643-7600 The Michigan State Police is investigating a case of felony trespassing on the Mackinac Bridge, discovered after photos of the incident were posted on social media “This is not a harmless stunt; it’s inexc… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns the passing of Tom Casperson

Posted on November 30th, 2020

Noting the steady support he provided in his years in the state Legislature, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) mourns the death of former state representative and senator Tom Casperson. “Sen. Casperson championed many causes close to the hearts of his fellow native Yoopers, and was a friend to the Mackina… Read More

MacPass account holders, don’t delay! Trade up now for a new windshield sticker

Posted on November 30th, 2020

The old MacPass toll cards are about to be retired but account holders still have a month to trade up for the new windshield-mounted stickers and keep rolling with the quickest and easiest toll payment. The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) is urging MacPass account holders to get the new stickers before the end of the y… Read More

September Traffic Report

Posted on November 22nd, 2020

Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary of the MBA, reported today that 488,209 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of September compared to 461,683 in 2019.
For the month of September, traffic was up 5.7% and fare revenue was up 3.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a s… Read More