ST. IGNACE, MI – The Mackinac Bridge is closed today amid falling ice that creates a safety hazard to travelers, officials announced. The iconic suspension bridge closed at 10:18 a.m. and remains closed as of 2 p.m. Travelers are encouraged to avoid the ...

This story has been updated with new information. The Mackinac Bridge Authority, which closed the Mackinac Bridge to all traffic from falling ice on Monday morning, April 6 — marking the 16th closure in 2026 — said the structure has reopened.

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. The Mackinac Bridge between ...

Travelers planning to cross the Mackinac Bridge on Friday, Feb. 27, should be sure to check conditions because officials have warned that high winds and falling ice could force yet another closure. Bridge officials said on Thursday, Feb. 26, that despite ...