Mackinac Bridge reopens after ice prompts record-breaking closure Traffic allowed to cross Mighty Mac again
The Mackinac Bridge. (Pexels.)
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. – The Mackinac Bridge reopened Thursday morning after a record-breaking closure.
The iconic bridge saw several closures over the past week due to falling ice . The Mackinac Bridge Authority posted on social media that the ice was “the worst we’ve ever seen on the bridge. ”
Officials said most of the ice cleared overnight before they reopened.
The bridge reopened Thursday, April 3, after being closed for 30 straight hours , breaking the record for the longest closure by 10 hours.
Since Monday, the Mighty Mac has collectively been closed for more than 42 hours.
As of Thursday at 11:45 a.m., certain vehicles will require an escort across the bridge due to high winds . Other drivers are asked to drive 20 mph.
More information can be found on the official Mackinac Bridge Authority website .
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