Can I cross the Mackinac Bridge right now?

Currently there are no significant weather conditions to report to motorists planning to cross the Mackinac Bridge. When you are traveling in the Straits area, please tune to AM radio 530 or 1610 for condition updates.

How many bodies are buried in the Mackinac Bridge?

Mackinac Bridge Authority Answer: There are no bodies buried in the concrete supports of the Mackinac Bridge. Five workers died during the construction of the Mackinac Bridge.

Whats happening on Mackinac Bridge right now?

Status: Fog Warning Currently we are experiencing fog in the Straits area. Due to limited visibility, motorists crossing the Mackinac Bridge are advised to reduce their speed to a maximum of 20 miles per hour, turn on their low-beam headlights, and exercise appropriate caution.

At what wind speed does the Mackinac Bridge close?

65 miles an hour
MACKINAC COUNTY, Mi (WPBN/WGTU) — This week’s extreme weather has many people asking about the Mackinac Bridge and its closure policy. When the wind reaches speeds of 65 miles an hour, the bridge closes to traffic.

Can you survive jumping off the Mackinac Bridge?

Published: May. 30, 2013, 4:33 p.m. STRAITS OF MACKINAC — A 59-year-old Petoskey man survived after jumping from the Mackinac Bridge and falling into the near-freezing waters of the straits.

Is Mackinac Bridge reopened?

The journey is finally clear for drivers traveling between Michigan’s peninsulas. The Mackinac Bridge has reopened after falling ice forced its closure for several hours Sunday, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority.

How many people have committed suicide off Mackinac Bridge?

Five other deaths came from fatal car accidents; there have been six possible suicides from the bridge, with five bodies being found; and in 1978, a small plane flew into the cables during a heavy fog.

Is the Mackinac Bridge scary?

Steep ascents and dizzying heights make some bridges that much more frightening during intense weather. These are just a few of the scariest in the country. The Mackinac Bridge, which connects lower Michigan to the state’s Upper Peninsula, can definitely rattle the nerves of drivers during intense weather.

Is driving over the Mackinac Bridge scary?

The 5-mile bridge that connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas is a scary sight for some drivers. Luckily, there is help for those who fear the trip across. The Mackinac Bridge Authority’s Drivers Assistance Program was created specifically to help those drivers.