Mackinac Bridge News

MBA staff proposals for 2018 Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on October 20th, 2017

The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) is making plans for the Annual Bridge Walk in 2018, and is considering a range of options for starting times, dates, and directions for the event. In 2017, on the recommendation of Michigan State Police (MSP) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the MBA made the decision t… Read More

Lower traffic on Labor Day, but Mackinac Bridge traffic remains steady in September

Posted on October 19th, 2017

Despite lower traffic on Labor Day, when the bridge was closed for several hours for the Annual Bridge Walk, Mackinac Bridge traffic stayed steady for September. &nb… Read More

Major traffic backups averted during Mackinac Bridge Walk closure, but still room to improve

Posted on September 5th, 2017

Fast facts: – Despite more buses and quicker turnaround, some people were not able to board buses prior to 10 a.m. to participate in the walk. – Last year, the Mackinac Bridge Authority had 88 official shuttle buses, compared to 127 this year. – Having the bridge closed to traffic allowed the buses… Read More

Planning to cross the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day?

Posted on September 1st, 2017

Tens of thousands are expected to walk the Mighty Mac this Labor Day, but if your plans require you to cross the bridge on Monday, there’s still time to plan for the bridge closure that will occur during this year’… Read More

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