Drivers heading across the Mackinac Bridge may run into closures again as ice clings to the bridge towers and cables. Warmer temperatures and wind could send large chunks crashing onto the roadway.
A tragic situation unfolded at the Mackinac Bridge after a person jumped and did not survive. This comes just weeks after a similar incident at the Zilwaukee Bridge where the individual lived.
A 21-year-old from Michigan’s UP skipped the Mackinac Bridge toll and then led police on a wild 110 mph chase that ended with a crash and multiple charges.
While it's technically possible to tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac, it seems unlikely. Here's how a Mackinac Tunnel would compare to other tunnels around the country and world.
The 2.3% convenience fee for the use of credit cards on the Mackinac Bridge was supposed to be effective January 1, but has not started because the software has not been updated.