Mackinac Bridge News

Travelers reminded to leave firewood at home as Michigan’s traditional travel season approaches.

Posted on May 26th, 2005

Travelers reminded to leave firewood at home as Michigan’s traditional travel season approaches. LANSING – Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer travel season in Michigan, and Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Dan Wyant today reminded travelers to leave fire… Read More

“Mighty Mac” construction began 50 years ago; more than 11,000 people to be honored for contributions in ceremony May 7

Posted on April 20th, 2004

“Mighty Mac” construction began 50 years ago; more than 11,000 people to be honored for contributions in ceremony May 7 March 15, 2004 – – At 1 p.m. on Friday, May 7, the Mackinac Bridge Authority and the Michigan Department of Transportation will host a special ceremony and unveil a new coi… Read More

Paper scrip accepted for toll at Mackinac Bridge through Sept. 30

Posted on September 9th, 2003

Paper scrip accepted for toll at Mackinac Bridge through Sept. 30 September 17, 2003 – – The Mackinac Bridge Authority today announced it will accept paper scrip, used as payment for bridge tolls, through September 30, 2003. The MBA stopped selling paper scrip early last year and has since promoted the… Read More

62,000 Participate in 2002 Walk

Posted on September 8th, 2002

62,000 Participate in 2002 Walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority announced that an estimated 62,000 walkers participated in this year’s Mackinac Bridge walk. Under cloudy skies and a pleasant breeze, Governor John Engler, his wife Michelle, and their three daughters began the annual Labor Day event just aft… Read More

45th Annual Bridge Walk

Posted on August 22nd, 2002

45th Annual Bridge Walk The Mackinac Bridge Authority is preparing for the year 2002 Labor Day Bridge Walk. Thousands are expected to visit Mackinaw City and St. Ignace on Monday, September 2, 2002, to participate in the 45th annual Mackinac Bridge walk. The walk, which will be led by Governor John Engler, begins at 7… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Authority and MDOT announce selection of new executive secretary

Posted on August 5th, 2002

Mackinac Bridge Authority and MDOT announce selection of new executive secretary The Mackinac Bridge Authority and the Michigan Department of Transportation today announced the selection of its new executive secretary to replace Henry A. Lotoszinski, who will retire in September 2002. Effective immediately… Read More

Park Dedication Set for June 12

Posted on June 6th, 2002

Park Dedication Set for June 12 The Mackinac Bridge Authority will host a grand opening of its new eight-acre Bridge View Park on Wednesday, June 12. “The site of the new park has been a popular place for people to visit and enjoy the bridge,” said Henry A. Lotoszinski, executive secretary of the Mackinac… Read More

New Toll Payment Options Introduced

Posted on March 28th, 2002

New Toll Payment Options Introduced The Mackinac Bridge Authority approved several new features that will enhance its toll collection operations and improve customer service beginning April 1, 2002. The MBA board voted to implement a new commuter payment program that will replace the old commuter scrip program… Read More

Mackinac Bridge Honored

Posted on January 15th, 2002

Mackinac Bridge Honored The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has selected the Mackinac Bridge and the Edsel Ford Freeway as Michigan’s top two infrastructure projects of the 20th century. To celebrate ARTBA’s 100th anniversary next month, the group has selected two p… Read More

2001 Final Deer Count

Posted on December 3rd, 2001

2001 Final Deer Count The Mackinac Bridge Authority counts the number of deer taken south across the Mackinac Bridge during Michigan’s firearm deer season. The toll collectors count bucks and does. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requests this information each year to provide an index of the s… Read More