Welcome to the Mackinac Bridge Website! Mission Statement: The Mackinac Bridge Authority is committed to preserve and maintain the State of Michigan’s single largest asset and one of the …

It spans the Straits of Mackinac, a body of water connecting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, two of the Great Lakes. Opened in 1957, the 26,372-foot-long (4.995 mi; 8.038 km) [1] bridge is …

3 days ago · The first bridge closure recorded was for falling ice was on Jan. 30, 1998, closing the bridge for 2 hours, 50 minutes. A closure in 2025 lasted days.

With a total span of approximately 5 miles, the Mackinac Bridge connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan uniting the communities of Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, Michigan.

Mackinac Bridge, long-span suspension bridge, spanning the Mackinac Straits from the Upper to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, U.S. It is the third longest suspension bridge in the United …

The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere with 7,400 feet of roadway suspended in the air over the straits of Mackinac. Total length of the bridge, …

5 days ago · The Mackinac Bridge has closed due to falling ice 32 times since 1995, for an average duration of five hours and 54 minutes per closure. ST. IGNACE, Mich. - Ice has …

3 days ago · The Mackinac Bridge may need to close due to falling ice. Ice has formed on the towers and cables of the bridge that connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsula. Last …

The Mackinac Bridge, located in Northern Michigan, is a marvel of engineering and a symbol of determination. Spanning five miles across the Straits of Mackinac, this suspension bridge …

Discover the fascinating history and facts about the iconic Mackinac Bridge, an engineering marvel connecting Michigan's peninsulas.