Mackinac Bridge News

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

December Traffic Report

Posted on January 21st, 2026

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 209,595 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of December compared to 232,689 in 2024.
For the month of December, traffic was down 9.9% and toll revenue was down 8.2% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst… Read More

Winter is here, and falling ice closures are possible for the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on January 8th, 2026

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 vehicles and have the potential to injure or kill vehicle occupants.
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November Traffic Report

Posted on December 30th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 279,082 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 281,056 in 2024.
For the month of November, traffic was down 0.7% and toll revenue was up 0.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan… Read More

October Traffic Report

Posted on December 18th, 2025

Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 455,829 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of October compared to 451,731 in 2024.
For the month of October, traffic was up 0.9% and toll revenue was up 1.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substantial… Read More

Small Grating Update

Posted on December 17th, 2025

The Mackinac Bridge is selling small pieces of grating starting at 8 am on 12/17/2025. These are only available in our administration office, which is open 24/7. The pieces are $20.00 each Limit of 3 pieces per customer. Small grating will not be shipped.… Read More

2025 Deer Count

Posted on November 20th, 2025

Michigan’s firearm deer season runs from November 15 – 30. From Nov. 15 through Dec. 2 (to include those leaving from their hunting destinations over the next couple of days), at the Mackinac Bridge, toll collectors poll customers as to whether they have any whitetail deer that they have harvested duri… Read More