Mackinac Bridge News

July Traffic Report

Posted on September 10th, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 638,662 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of July compared to 638,241 in 2023.
For the month of July, traffic was up 0.1% and toll revenue was up 1.6% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bri… Read More

30,000 visit the Mackinac Bridge for the 2024 bridge walk

Posted on September 2nd, 2024

A cool, clear start shifted to beautiful sunny skies for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, which undoubtedly reassured the roughly 30,000 people who made plans to participate today. “While not the largest crowd we’ve seen, 30,000 is on the upper end of the range of 21,000-35,000 participants we’ve ha… Read More

2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk just days away

Posted on August 30th, 2024

Fast facts: · The Mackinac Bridge will again be closed to public traffic during the 2024 walk, from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Labor Day, Sept. 2. · For the safety and convenience of participants who start from the St. Ignace side, the walk will begin from Bridge View Park on the west side of I-75 rather than at the MBA administ… Read More

June Traffic Report

Posted on August 8th, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 491,919 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of June compared to 492,976 in 2023.
For the month of June, traffic was down 0.2% and toll revenue was down 0.9% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial am… Read More

New St. Ignace Mackinac Bridge Walk starting location announced for 2024

Posted on July 31st, 2024

For the safety and convenience of participants who start from the St. Ignace side for the 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk, the walk will begin from Bridge View Park on the west side of I-75 rather than at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) administration building. As most participants who start in St. Ignace already park a… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets July 10 on Mackinac Island

Posted on July 8th, 2024

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet July 10 on Mackinac Island to discuss the recently completed resurfacing project on the bridge, ongoing maintenance projects, and the 2024 Annual Bridge Walk. The authority also is scheduled to meet in closed session to review safety and security at the bridge. The mee… Read More

May Traffic Report

Posted on July 3rd, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 380,082 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of May compared to 369,525 in 2023.
For the month of May, traffic was up 2.9% and toll revenue was up 4.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial amount of… Read More

Mackinac Bridge repaving completion delayed

Posted on June 6th, 2024

Completion of the first season of a two-season repaving project on the Mackinac Bridge’s north viaduct and approach truss spans has again been delayed, with completion now expected next week. Citing rainy weather that has prevented paving, along with projected rain in weather forecasts, project contractor Ze… Read More

April Traffic Report

Posted on June 5th, 2024

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 260,318 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of April compared to 243,970 in 2023.
For the month of April, traffic was up 6.7% and toll revenue was up 9.3% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substanti… Read More

25 millionth Mackinac Bridge crosser returns to celebrate 50-year anniversary

Posted on May 31st, 2024

On May 21, 1974, Bob Kuchar was a 24-year-old General Motors employee on vacation when he crossed the Mackinac Bridge on his 1972 Suzuki 250 motorcycle. Turns out, he was riding the 25 millionth vehicle to cross the bridge since it opened in 1957. On May 23, 2024, Kuchar made the trip again – crossing in his 2017 Ford F-… Read More