It's a big day for the Mackinac Bridge. The suspension bridge that connects Michigan's Lower and Upper peninsulas opened to traffic Nov. 1. 1957, which means today is its 60th birthday. In honor of ...

In May, the latest figures available, more than 374,000 vehicles crossed the bridge. More than 640,000 vehicles crossed in August 2024. Through May this year, about 1.2 million vehicles had crossed ...

A new economic impact study revealed that the Mackinac Bridge's operation, events and tourism contribute $193 million annually to Michigan's economy and support 1,449 jobs. According to the study ...

MACKINAW CITY, MI - The Mackinac Bridge has closed again for the second time in two days after ice falling from the iconic bridge’s towers and cables have created hazardous conditions. The bridge ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...

Wondering why the Mighty Mac is closed on Labor Day? The bridge is hosting the annual "bridge walk." The 2025 walk will close the Mackinac Bridge to close vehicular traffic for those interested in ...

At least 200 tractor-trailers will light up the Mackinac Bridge and downtown St. Ignace on Saturday, Sept. 13, during the 29th annual Richard Crane Truck Show and Parade of Lights. The event, which ...

Although a couple dozen horses remain on Mackinac Island through the offseason delivering mail to year-round residents and transporting workers, the tourism bureau explained, most of them retire for ...

MACKINAW CITY, MI - Maybe this little critter didn’t get the memo about no pedestrians allowed on the Mackinac Bridge? An opossum was spotted walking across Michigan’s landmark bridge. It had to be ...

The thousands of people planning to walk the Mackinac Bridge this weekend have an additional option to get back and forth once the walk's over: Arnold Transit Company says it will offer direct service ...

If you're heading to the Upper Peninsula this weekend, June 21-22, conditions on Mackinac Bridge are clear as of Friday morning, but you can check ahead to learn whether there are delays before you ...