Mackinac Bridge News

Study shows Mackinac Bridge operation, events contribute $193 million in economic output statewide

Posted on July 9th, 2025

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today accepted an economic impact study showing that the bridge’s operation, tourism and events contributed $193 million annually to the state’s economy in direct, indirect and induced spending, supporting 1,449 jobs. The study, performed under a contract with Public S… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets July 9 on Mackinac Island

Posted on July 1st, 2025

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet July 9 on Mackinac Island to discuss the 2024-2025 resurfacing and joint replacement project on the bridge, the 67th annual inspection report, the annual bridge walk and pending legislation. The authority is also expected to meet in closed session. The meeting is sche… Read More

April Traffic Report

Posted on June 6th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 236,778 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of April compared to 260,318 in 2024.
For the month of April, traffic was down 9.0% and toll revenue was down 8.7% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

Weather delays Mackinac Bridge joint replacement completion

Posted on May 16th, 2025

Cold, rainy weather early in the season has delayed completion of this year’s work to repave portions of the Mackinac Bridge and replace a modular joint, which will result in extended lane closures. While contractors have completed replacement of half of the modular joint over Pier 34 on the bridge at the star… Read More

March Traffic Report

Posted on May 12th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 220,183 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of March compared to 239,551 in 2024.
For the month of March, traffic was down 8.1% and toll revenue was down 4.7% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

MDOT reminds drivers to avoid toll road scam

Posted on April 25th, 2025

Fast facts:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding drivers to follow tips shared by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to avoid toll road scams.
A recent scam shared with MDOT, includes an imposter government website, mimicking MDOT’s official site.
MDOT does not operate toll roads a

February Traffic Report

Posted on April 4th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 211,897 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of February compared to 215,119 in 2024.
For the month of February, traffic was down 1.5% and toll revenue was up 0.9% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan… Read More

Mackinac Bridge closed again for falling ice; more closures likely

Posted on April 2nd, 2025

Fast facts:

The Mackinac Bridge is currently closed for the third time in three days due to falling ice.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) cannot accurately predict when ice may fall from the bridge to prompt a closure or when it will stop falling so the bridge can reopen.
MBA and local emergency services personnel a

Mackinac Bridge joint replacement, repaving project to resume March 24

Posted on March 11th, 2025

Contractors for the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) intend to resume the two-season project to repave portions of the bridge’s north viaduct and approach truss spans March 24, weather depending. To ensure the work is completed prior to the seasonal rise in traffic volumes on the bridge, the scope of work has been… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority meets March 14 in Lansing

Posted on March 7th, 2025

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet March 14 in Lansing to discuss the 2024-2025 resurfacing and joint replacement project on the bridge, committee reports, and an update on pending legislation. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Lake Huron Conference Room at the Horatio S. Earle Learning C… Read More