Mackinac Bridge News

50th Annual Bridge Walk set for 7 a.m. on Labor Day; Run and swim events to take place prior to walk

Posted on August 31st, 2007

50th Annual Bridge Walk set for 7 a.m. on Labor Day; Run and swim events to take place prior to walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today announced the 50th Annual Bridge Walk will begin at 7 a.m. this Labor Day, Sept. 3. Since 1958, thousands of walkers have crossed the Michigan landmark each year creating a memora… Read More

Dirty Jobs Mackinac Bridge episode to air again.

Posted on July 30th, 2007

Dirty Jobs Mackinac Bridge episode to air again. Mike Rowe from the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” visited the Mackinac Bridge in May to film an episode showcasing the work that bridge maintenance crews perform each year on the “Mighty Mac.” The hour-long Mackinac Bridge episode, e… Read More

Mackinac Bridge to briefly close Saturday, July 28, for special 50th anniversary celebration events

Posted on July 25th, 2007

Mackinac Bridge to briefly close Saturday, July 28, for special 50th anniversary celebration events Counties: Emmet and Mackinac Highway: I-75 Closest Cities: Mackinaw City and St. Ignace Estimated Closing Date: Saturday, July 28 **ONLY** Project: The Mackinac Bridge Authority in cooperation with the Michig… Read More

Michigan’s peninsulas unite for 50th anniversary events commemorating Mackinac Bridge milestone

Posted on July 17th, 2007

Michigan’s peninsulas unite for 50th anniversary events commemorating Mackinac Bridge milestone The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), today announced a special ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 26, honoring Dr. David B. Steinman,… Read More

MDOT unveils special online media kit for 50th anniversary of Mackinac Bridge

Posted on July 10th, 2007

MDOT unveils special online media kit for 50th anniversary of Mackinac Bridge The Michigan Department of Transportation _(MDOT) today announced that a new online media kit is available for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Mackinac Bridge. Media representatives can access information online at www.mich… Read More

Dirty Jobs sets air date for Mackinac Bridge episode

Posted on July 9th, 2007

Dirty Jobs sets air date for Mackinac Bridge episode Mike Rowe from the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” visited the Mackinac Bridge in May to film an episode showcasing the work that bridge maintenance crews perform each year on the “Mighty Mac.” The hour-long Mackinac Bridge episod… Read More

Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs,” comes to northern Michigan on Friday, May 25

Posted on June 27th, 2007

Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs,” comes to northern Michigan on Friday, May 25 The Mackinac Bridge episode of Dirty Jobs will air on Tuesday August 7, 2007 at 9:00 P.M. Mike Rowe, host of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” (and his crew) filmed the challe… Read More

MDOT unveils special online media kit for 50th anniversary of Mackinac Bridge

Posted on June 1st, 2007

MDOT unveils special online media kit for 50th anniversary of Mackinac Bridge

Posted on May 1st, 2007

MDOT Photographers and Graphic Artists Honored for Mackinac Bridge Posters Design

Posted on March 22nd, 2007

MDOT Photographers and Graphic Artists Honored for Mackinac Bridge Posters Design The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently honored two of its photographers and three graphic artists for their work in creating four unique commemorative 50th anniversary posters for the Mackinac Bridge. This y… Read More