Mackinac Bridge News

Off with the old, on with the new – Bridge projects to keep Mackinac Bridge in top shape

Posted on April 21st, 2011

Off with the old, on with the new – Bridge projects to keep Mackinac Bridge in top shape Work this summer on an iconic National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark is all part of a long-term preservation strategy designed to extend the life of the 53-year old Mackinac Bridge. Crews will be painting, repairing,… Read More

Mackinac Bridge commuter tolls to increase Jan. 1; other tolls remain unchanged

Posted on December 22nd, 2010

Mackinac Bridge commuter tolls to increase Jan. 1; other tolls remain unchanged The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) reminds motorists that only the commuter toll rate will increase effective Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. The new commuter rate will be $1.90 per crossing, provided commuter card holders make their retur… Read More

First Deer across Mackinac Bridge

Posted on November 18th, 2010

First Deer across Mackinac Bridge The first deer to cross the Mackinac Bridge Southbound was this six point taken by Ryan Mattson in Schoolcraft County on opening day.… Read More

2010 National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark/Lawrence A. Rubin Medallion

Posted on November 8th, 2010

2010 National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark/Lawrence A. Rubin Medallion Now available for sale is the 2010 National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark/Lawrence A. Rubin Medallion. To order this or previous gift packs stop at the Mackinac Bridge Administration building or download and mail in the order… Read More

42,000 Participate in 2010 Lawrence A. Rubin Memorial Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on September 8th, 2010

42,000 Participate in 2010 Lawrence A. Rubin Memorial Annual Bridge Walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority today announced that 42,000 people participated in the 53rd Annual Bridge Walk held on Labor Day this year. The traditional walk first began back in 1958. A video news release of the September 2010 event on the Mac… Read More

MBA Board Extends Commuter Account Expiration Date

Posted on August 15th, 2010

MBA Board Extends Commuter Account Expiration Date At its regular board meeting on August 13, 2010, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Board extended the commuter account expiration date from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011. For questions about the program, please contact the MBA administration offices… Read More

Mackinac Bridge chosen as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

Posted on August 5th, 2010

Mackinac Bridge chosen as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark On Thursday, Aug. 12, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will present the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) with a plaque to officially dedicate the Mackinac Bridge as a Nation… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority Commemorative Tokens Available

Posted on June 21st, 2010

Mackinac Bridge Authority Commemorative Tokens Available Since 2002, the Mackinac Bridge Authority has released 15 different commemorative tokens. These tokens had previously been available to commuters for bridge fare at a reduced rate but are now only available in uncirculated token pair cases or rolls at fu… Read More

Annual Antiques on the Bay Mackinac Bridge Rally

Posted on June 11th, 2010

Annual Antiques on the Bay Mackinac Bridge Rally The Annual Antiques on the Bay Mackinac Bridge Rally will take place Friday, June 18, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. For more information on this event visit Nostalgia Productions… Read More

The Rubin family, MBA and MDOT will hold memorial service for Larry Rubin on June 4

Posted on May 21st, 2010

The Rubin family, MBA and MDOT will hold memorial service for Larry Rubin on June 4 The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced a memorial service will take place for Lawrence (Larry) A. Rubin, former MBA Executive Secretary, on Friday, June 4, in St. Ign… Read More