An accident just before 11 am on Friday, January 7th, 2022 closed down the Mackinac Bridge and almost pushed a pick-up truck into the Straits of Mackinac.
Prior to the Mackinac Bridge opening in 1957, hunters lined overnight up for the car ferry to get to Mackinac Island for the opening day of deer season.
The 14th Annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing took place over the weekend. It's quite an event to see as hundreds of tractors cross the bridge at once.
After the 2020 edition of the annual Mackinac Bridge walk was canceled due to concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mackinac Bridge Authority is warning walkers that this year's setup could leave them stranded if they don't plan ahead.
If you plan on heading north on Labor Day weekend, be advised the the Mackinac Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6:30 am until 12:00 Noon on Labor Day.
If you've ever driven across the Mackinac Bridge, you know that it can be a white-knuckle experience. Crossing it at night can be even more harrowing. Watch this video taken at night by a popular Michigan Tik-Toker.
After a virtual public meeting on Tuesday morning, Mackinac Bridge Authority is still tentatively planning to hold the annual Labor Day walk. But at this time, the walk will only take place if 70% of the state is vaccinated.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority is still trying to decide whether or not the annual Labor Day walk should take place as we appear to round the corner in the current pandemic. They will be holding a virtual public meeting on Tuesday to get the public's input.