"We realize this change may be an inconvenience for many of our customers, but eliminating the handling of cash between drivers and our employees is one more way we can help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus," said MBA Executive Secretary Kim Nowack. This is one of the world's largest suspension bridges and it's pretty damn impressive.

It would have been even better without construction work going on the bridge. Witness the power of the creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes. Though it's quite popular so be prepared for some crowds.The views in both directions are some of the best in Michigan. Bottle industry leaders call for cut of unredeemed deposits News / 4 hours ago.

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The Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere.

There are better tours, but they are hard to get. http://www.mackinacbridge.org/tower-tour-certificates-66/Everyone in Michigan calls it "the bridge". In 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan became the longest with a total suspension of 12,826 feet.
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Mackinac Bridge The MBA and toll staff will be encouraging transition to non-cash payments beginning Wednesday. Have a safe and pleasant trip!Windy conditions (20-34mph) at the #MackinacBridge could affect high-profile vehicles (pickup trucks w/campers, motor homes, vehicles pulling trailers, enclosed semi-truck trailers). Meet the Board Members; Schedules, Agendas, and Minutes; About MBA

USA TODAY answers a question you may be wondering: Is coronavirus worse than the flu? It is always amazing just to drive over it and look through the grates at the water and boats beneath it.

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UP is pretty amazing though, so worth the drive and the bridge is the way to get there :). Aug. 9, 2020, 7:18 p.m. ! You will need to register before adding a comment. The Mackinac Bridge will no longer accept cash for those wanting to cross the bridge beginning Saturday amid concerns of the coronavirus, the bridge authority announced Wednesday.Bridge customers will need to pay with a credit or debit card, or use a MacPass card or windshield sticker. The Algonquian peoples who lived in the straits area prior to the arrival of Europeans in the 17th century called this region Michilimackinac, which is widely understood to mean the Great Turtle. "If drivers want to pay with credit or debit cards, the toll collector will hold the credit card device out to the driver so they can insert their card. Available for rental through Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (CampMackinaw.com). Also a good measuring stick, we are one hour from the bridge, two hours past the bridge, etc.Best spot for scenic photograph is from Mackinac Island.

Reduce speed to 20mph max, turn on 4-way flashers & use outside lane. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Video. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. The total length of the Mackinac Bridge is 26,372 feet. We went over the bridge once in the evening and then in the afternoon a few days later.