ST. IGNACE, Mich. - Cold, rainy weather early in the season has delayed completion of this year's work to repave portions of the Mackinac Bridge and replace a modular joint, which will result in extended lane closures. The work is currently anticipated to be completed by May 29, about a week later than expected.
Bridge Director Kim Nowack says that there will be lane closures in place for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but crews are working diligently to wrap the project up and get those lanes reopened.
Weekend traffic peaks between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. often result in traffic backups, even with all toll lanes open. Drivers should consider crossing at off-peak times or prepare for delays.
To ensure the work is completed prior to the seasonal rise in traffic volumes on the bridge, the scope of work for this season was reduced with the goal of reopening all lanes of the bridge before Memorial Day weekend.
Deck repairs and repaving of the remaining sections of the southbound side of the bridge will be scheduled at a later date as a separate project.
