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How long does a typical falling ice closure last?

Posted on November 10th, 2022

The shortest closure was 37 minutes on Nov. 29, 2001. The longest closure to date was 30 hours and 4 minutes in a closure that started April 2, 2025 and ended April 3, 2025. The average closure lasts about five hours and 54 minutes. Over the last 30 years, which is roughly 262,800 hours, the bridge has been closed 188 hours… Read More

How often does the Mackinac Bridge Authority close the bridge due to falling ice?

Posted on November 10th, 2022

Since 1995 (as far back as we have records for partial and total closures), the Authority has closed the bridge 32 times for ice. The first noted closure was on Jan. 30, 1998, when the bridge was closed for two hours and 50 minutes. The most recent was April 2-3, 2025, when the bridge was closed for 30 hours and 4 minutes. Th… Read More

Where can I find current information on the Annual Bridge Walk?

Posted on July 6th, 2022

Answer: Visit www.mackinacbridge.org/walk to see current information about the Annual Bridge Walk.… Read More

How do I access my MacPass online?

Posted on September 14th, 2019

Visit https://macpass.mackinacbridge.org
Select Activate Web Access.
Enter your account number. Click Next.
Enter the email address that is associated with the account. Click Submit.
Check your email and follow the steps provided. You will be prompted in the email to verify the link and set your user name an