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March Traffic Report
Posted on
April 23rd, 2026
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 194,576 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of March compared to 220,183 in 2025.
For the month of March, traffic was down 11.6% and toll revenue was down 11.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a sub…
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February 2026 Traffic Report
Posted on
March 19th, 2026
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 211,284 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of February compared to 211,897 in 2025.
For the month of February, traffic was down 0.3% and toll revenue was down 1.4% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst…
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Falling ice closures again possible at Mackinac Bridge
Posted on
March 12th, 2026
Media contact: James Lake,
[email protected]
, 906-250-0993
Fast facts:
When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.
Ice chunks, sheets and spears that fall hundreds of feet from the bridge’s towers and cables have damaged v
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Mackinac Bridge Authority meets March 13 in Detroit
Posted on
March 9th, 2026
Media contact: James Lake,
[email protected]
, 906-250-0993
The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will meet March 13 in Detroit to discuss paving and maintenance projects on the bridge, a message board project for the toll canopy, and a legislative update.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the Michiga…
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Falling ice closures are possible for the Mackinac Bridge
Posted on
February 27th, 2026
Feb. 26, 2026
Media contact: James Lake,
[email protected]
, 906-250-0993
Fast facts:
When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.
Ice chunks, sheets and spears that fall hundreds of feet from the bridge’s towers and cables h
…
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Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns the passing of former chairman Bill Gnodtke
Posted on
February 20th, 2026
Reflecting on his many years of service and stewardship of the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) is mourning the Feb. 16 death of longtime former Chairman William H. Gnodtke.
“Bill’s love and devotion for the Mackinac Bridge was second to none, and I had the privilege to serve with him for many yea…
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January Traffic Report
Posted on
February 20th, 2026
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 202,582 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of January compared to 214,076 in 2025.
For the month of January, traffic was down 5.4% and toll revenue was down 7.3% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan…
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December Traffic Report
Posted on
January 21st, 2026
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 209,595 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of December compared to 232,689 in 2024.
For the month of December, traffic was down 9.9% and toll revenue was down 8.2% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a subst…
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Winter is here, and falling ice closures are possible for the Mackinac Bridge
Posted on
January 8th, 2026
Fast facts:
When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.
Ice chunks, sheets and spears that fall hundreds of feet from the bridge’s towers and cables have damaged vehicles and have the potential to injure or kill vehicle occupants.
Th
…
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November Traffic Report
Posted on
December 30th, 2025
Kim Nowack, Bridge Director of the MBA, reported today that 279,082 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of November compared to 281,056 in 2024.
For the month of November, traffic was down 0.7% and toll revenue was up 0.1% compared to last year.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has scheduled a substan…
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