The Mackinac Bridge Authority has closed the Mackinac Bridge to all traffic from falling ice on Monday morning, April 6.
At 10:55 a.m. April 6, Bridge Authority announced the closure via X, saying it was “due to hazardous ice conditions,” and “we will share more information as it becomes available.”
All drivers are urged to avoid the bridge while maintenance vehicles monitor conditions.
Falling ice closures are not unusual for the Mackinac Bridge. In 2026, there have been at least a dozen instances of the bridge closing for weather or ice. On average, there is a closure once a year, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority.
Mackinac Bridge at 11 a.m. from Mackinac City looking north.
Fallen ice chunks have caused damage to vehicles, and with its size and 100-foot drop, it has the potential to kill or injure drivers. On average, falling ice closures last roughly 5 hours, 54 minutes, the MBA said.
Here’s more on the Mackinac Bridge and where to get updates as conditions improve.
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When will the bridge reopen?
A timetable for the Mackinac Bridge reopening on April 6 was not announced by the MBA.
To stay updated on the bridge’s conditions, the MBA gives updates on its official website and posts advisories and updates on its X account.
Additionally, when traveling in the in the Mackinac Straits area, motorist can listen to 530 AM or 1610 AM for updates.
More: Falling ice could close the Mackinac Bridge. How to find conditions
How to view Mackinac Bridge cams
Travelers can check the Mackinac Bridge cams online for updates. The images from multiple cameras are configured to automatically update every 60 seconds.
Cameras capture the administration building looking south, the dock in St. Ignace, looking south; Bridge View Park in St. Ignace, looking south; from Mackinaw City, looking north; and St. Ignace, along Interstate 75.
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Is the Mackinac Bridge closed? What authorities are saying today
