Mackinac Bridge News

Plaque Rededicated Honoring Workers Who Lost Their Lives

Posted on July 29th, 1999

Plaque Rededicated Honoring Workers Who Lost Their Lives Two plaques on the Mackinac Bridge commemorating those who lost their lives building the bridge and those whose vision made the bridge possible were rededicated in a ceremony today. State Transportation Director James DeSana, members of the Mackinac Brid… Read More

High Mast Lighting Towers Above the Plaza

Posted on July 15th, 1999

High Mast Lighting Towers Above the Plaza The last of four high mast lighting towers is set as the three-year lighting project at the Mackinac Bridge moves one more step forward. Starting in April of 1999 with a scheduled ending date of October 2001, this is the first electrical upgrade in the 42-year history of the bri… Read More

Mackinac Bridge One-Way Toll Study Discussed

Posted on March 23rd, 1999

Mackinac Bridge One-Way Toll Study Discussed Three public hearings will be held to release study results. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) have scheduled three public hearings this month to release the results of a study conducted regarding one-way tolls… Read More