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UPDATE: Mackinac Bridge reopened under High Wind Warning

UPDATE, 3/25/22: Status: High Wind Warning

Friday, Mar 25 - 7:16 AM

Currently we are experiencing winds of sufficient force in the Straits area to issue a warning to all motorists preparing to cross the Mackinac Bridge.

Examples of vehicles which are especially vulnerable to high winds are pickup trucks with campers, motor homes, vehicles pulling trailers and enclosed semi-truck trailers. Motorists are instructed to reduce their speed to a maximum of 20 miles per hour, turn on their four way flashers, and utilize the outside lane. Motorists are asked to exercise appropriate caution.

The Mackinac Bridge Authority is monitoring wind speeds at various points along the structure. Additional steps will be implemented if conditions change. If you are planning to travel to the Straits area, please tune to AM radio 530 or 1610 for updates.
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Status: Special Condition

Thursday, Mar 24 - 8:10 PM

The Mackinac Bridge remains closed due to hazardous ice conditions. Currently, there is no timetable for reopening. Motorists should avoid the bridge area to allow maintenance vehicles to operate. We will share more information as it becomes available.

For current bridge information, click here.

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ST. IGNACE, MI— From the Mackinac Bridge Authority:

Bridge Closed - Weather

Thursday, Mar 24 - 5:43 PM

Due to the current weather conditions, the Mackinac Bridge is closed to all traffic.

Motorists are being instructed to reduce their speed to 20 miles per hour as they approach the bridge and be prepared to stop. Bridge personnel are stationed at both ends of the structure to provide instructions.

The Mackinac Bridge Authority is monitoring conditions at various points along the structure. When conditions improve, the bridge will be reopened to traffic. If you are planning to travel to the Straits area, please tune to AM radio 530 or 1610 for updates.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.