Overview
- The Mackinac Bridge Authority says ice has formed on the bridge’s upper cables and towers and could break loose without warning.
- The bridge will be closed to traffic whenever falling ice is observed to protect public safety.
- As of late morning Friday, Jan. 9, the bridge remained open, with officials also noting concerns about high winds.
- Since 1995, the span has seen 32 ice-related closures averaging nearly six hours, with the most recent on April 2–3, 2025 lasting 30 hours and four minutes.
- Travelers can get real-time updates via the MBA website, AM 530/1610, Mackinac County 911’s RAVE alerts, or by texting “MacBridge” to 67283.