https://www.wcmu.org/tags/mackinac-bridge Mackinac Bridge en-US Copyright Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:11:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-15/winter-storm-closes-mackinac-bridge-to-all-traffic The Mackinac Bridge Authority said they've closed the bridge as a precaution as the winter storm heading towards northern Michigan has created low visibility for motorists. It's unclear when it will reopen. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:11:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-15/winter-storm-closes-mackinac-bridge-to-all-traffic Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/person-confirmed-dead-at-mackinac-bridge A person was confirmed dead at the Mackinac Bridge by the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office Tuesday. Officials are investigating the incident as a suicide. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-05/person-confirmed-dead-at-mackinac-bridge Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-01/when-pieces-of-the-mackinac-bridge-go-up-for-sale-they-end-up-worldwide Pieces of the Mackinac Bridge get put up for auction and end up in the hands of people all over the world from Michigan to the South Pole. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:10:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-01/when-pieces-of-the-mackinac-bridge-go-up-for-sale-they-end-up-worldwide Sophia Saliby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-29/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-years-mackinac-bridge-walk The Mackinac Bridge Walk is one of Michigan's longest-running Labor Day traditions, having brought an estimated 30,000 people to the bridge in 2024. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:59:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-29/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-years-mackinac-bridge-walk Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/brisk-waters-4th-annual-mackinac-bridge-swim-to-kick-off-saturday Accompanied by clear water and sunny skies, 300 people will be swimming across the Straits of Mackinac this weekend. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:10:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-25/brisk-waters-4th-annual-mackinac-bridge-swim-to-kick-off-saturday Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-21/senate-bill-makes-trespassing-on-the-mackinac-bridge-a-felony The state Senate bill, if signed into law, will designate the bridge as one of Michigan's "key facilities." Any future trespassers would risk a $2,500 fine or up to four years in prison. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:04:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-21/senate-bill-makes-trespassing-on-the-mackinac-bridge-a-felony Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-15/mackinac-bridge-to-add-convenience-fee-at-toll The 2.3% fee will apply towards people paying the toll with their credit cards. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:49:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-15/mackinac-bridge-to-add-convenience-fee-at-toll Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/transportation/2024-08-29/66th-labor-day-bridge-walk-to-take-place-monday Tradition has around 30 thousand participants each year Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:30:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/transportation/2024-08-29/66th-labor-day-bridge-walk-to-take-place-monday Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-13/all-traffic-lanes-to-reopen-on-mackinac-bridge-weather-permitting The bridge has not been at full capacity due to repaving projects. Weather and labor have delayed the efforts to reopen before Memorial Day weekend. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:25:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-13/all-traffic-lanes-to-reopen-on-mackinac-bridge-weather-permitting Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/mackinac-bridge-construction-to-begin-march-25 The two-month repaving project will bring the bridge down to one lane of traffic each way. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:12:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-11/mackinac-bridge-construction-to-begin-march-25 Brianna Edgar