Mackinac Bridge News

Less than a week to go: Mackinac Bridge Authority finalizing plans for the Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on September 1st, 2017

Mechanics at the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) have a fleet of vehicles they maintain year-round. When they come to work on Labor Day, they’re hoping they don’t have to work on a single car. &nbs… Read More

Text alerts available for Mackinac Bridge annual walk

Posted on September 1st, 2017

With the assistance of Mackinac County 911/Emergency Management, you can sign up now for Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) text updates during this year’s Annual Bridge Walk. &nbs… Read More

Two weeks to go: Getting the word out on the Mackinac Bridge closure to public traffic during annual bridge walk

Posted on August 21st, 2017

Thousands of drivers usually cross the Mackinac Bridge during the Annual Bridge Walk, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and other state agencies have been wor… Read More

Michigan Secretary of State offices help spread the word on Mackinac Bridge Walk Closure

Posted on August 11th, 2017

Renewing your driver license or getting new registration tags at a Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) branch this month? The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) hopes you’ll pick up some information about the ann… Read More

Request for Proposal #MBA-2017-TBS002

Posted on July 14th, 2017

Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #MBA-2017-TBS002 CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST THE MBA IN THE PROCUREMENT OF A TOLLING SYSTEM FOR THE MACKINAC BRIDGE PROJECT LOCATION: The Mackinac Bridge is a five mile long suspension bridge which spans the Straits of Mackinac and connects Mi… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority outlines efforts to keep the 2017 Annual Bridge Walk secure and convenient

Posted on July 13th, 2017

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today outlined improvements it will make to ensure the safety and convenience of participants in the 2017 Annual Bridge Walk, as well as efforts to keep the public informed about the bridge’s closure during the 60th anniversary event. &… Read More

Live streaming available of Mackinac Bridge Authority’s discussion of the 2017 Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on July 11th, 2017

Thursday’s meeting of the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), which includes discussion of the bridge closure during the annual bridge walk, will be available to view on LiveStream. … Read More

Meeting Notice

Posted on July 11th, 2017

MEETING NOTICE Meetings of the Mackinac Bridge Authority will be held July 12, 2017 Finance Committee Meeting – 3:00 PM Grand Hotel Grand Pavilion Room Mackinac Island, MI July 13, 2017 Official Board Meeting – 9:00 AM Mackinac Island City Hall Mackinac Island, MI The meetings are open to the public. &n… Read More

Credit cards now accepted in toll lanes at Mackinac Bridge

Posted on June 8th, 2017

Cash or credit? It’s a choice customers of the Mackinac Bridge can make now, opting to use a credit card to pay their toll right at the booth. &nbs… Read More

Bridge to be closed to public traffic during Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on May 16th, 2017

Citing safety and security recommendations by the Michigan State Police (MSP) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will close the bridge to most vehicle traffic during the 2017 Annual Bridge Walk on Labor Day. … Read More