33,000 people take the Mackinac Bridge Walk as part of Labor Day tradition

An estimated 33,000 people participated in the Mackinac Bridge Walk Monday morning across the Straits of Mackinac.

• Sep 1

Mackinac Bridge contributes $193M annually to Michigan's economy, study shows

A new economic impact study revealed that the Mackinac Bridge's operation, events and tourism contribute $193 million annually to Michigan's economy.

• Jul 10

Smoke from Canada wildfires surrounds Michigan's Mackinac Bridge

Drivers traveling over Michigan's Mackinac Bridge on Wednesday may experience a haze. However, officials say it is not fog but smoke.

• Jun 4

A Michigan bridge official died in 2010. It took 15 years to lay him to rest

A Michigan man who had a key role in building one of the longest bridges in the United States has been buried 15 years after his death.

• May 30

Suspect flees deputies across Mackinac Bridge, attempts carjacking in U.P.

A suspect who was fleeing police crashed through a Mackinac Bridge toll gate, then drove the wrong way on I-75.

• May 22

Falling ice forces a third day of Mackinac Bridge closures

The Mackinac Bridge is temporarily closed to traffic because of falling ice for the third time in as many days.

• Apr 2

Mackinac Bridge closes again because of ice falling from the structure

Icy conditions have led to off and on closures for the Mackinac Bridge this week.

• Apr 1

Northern Michigan tries to cope with days of no power

It is another day without electricity for much of the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

• Apr 1

Mackinac Bridge temporarily closes due to falling ice

The Mackinac Bridge temporarily closed on Monday due to falling ice, officials said on Monday. As of 7 p.m., officials said the bridge's condition was all clear, and there were no significant weather conditions.

• Mar 31

NTSB recommends Mackinac Bridge undergo risk-of-collapse evaluation

Michigan's Macinac Bridge is among 68 bridges nationwide the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended be evaluated to assess its risk of collapse.

• Mar 21

High winds result in partial closure of Mackinac Bridge

Winds of over 50 mph Monday resulted in a partial closure of the Mackinac Bridge, the bridge authority reported.

• Jan 27

Mackinac Bridge Authority greenlights credit card convenience fees

On Friday, the Mackinac Bridge Authority approved a 2.3% convenience fee for tolls paid by credit card, citing rising costs for credit and debit card transaction fees as their reasoning.

• Nov 9, 2024

30,000 participate in 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day

The bridge closed for vehicle traffic at 6:30 a.m. Monday and reopened at noon.

• Sep 2, 2024

Archaeologists find 18th-century ring at historic Michigan fort

Archaeologists at Colonial Michilimackinac found a brass trade ring. These rings are commonly known as "Jesuit Rings," but by the 18th century, they were strictly secular trade goods.

• Jun 20, 2024

Mackinac Bridge repaving project delayed, traffic backups expected over Memorial Day weekend

There will be one lane open in each direction on the Mackinac Bridge over Memorial Day weekend.

• May 17, 2024

Mackinac Bridge will stop accepting Canadian cash for tolls on Oct. 1

The Mackinac Bridge Authority is reminding visitors that Canadian cash will no longer be accepted for tolls, effective Oct. 1.

• Sep 19, 2023

Beloved Mackinac Bridge Toll worker calls it quits after nearly 30 years

One of the most recognizable figures at the Mackinac Bridge, beside the bridge itself, is retiring Saturday.

• May 19, 2023

Mackinac Bridge partially closed on Friday due to high winds

According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, the bridge is closed to all vehicles except passenger cars, passenger vans and empty pickup trucks.

• Dec 23, 2022

Piece of Mackinac Bridge makes its way to South Pole

The Mackinac Bridge Authority started selling pieces of the original deck grating, as it is getting replaced, and a piece of it has made it all the way to the South Pole.

• Dec 22, 2022

Mackinac Bridge traffic restricted after winds top 50 mph

When conditions improve, the bridge will reopen to all vehicles, although certain vehicles may still require an escort, the authority said.

• Nov 30, 2022

Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957

Construction on the 5-mile bridge began on May 7, 1954, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority. It is the fifth largest suspension bridge in the world.

• Nov 1, 2022