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Mackinac Bridge reopens to traffic after closing for falling ice

The bridge authority closed the bridge for a few hours due to falling ice on Monday. It is now open.

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — The Might Mac has reopened to all traffic Monday morning after it closed due to falling ice. 

Ice formed on the bridge's towers and cables from recent fog spats. Ice falling onto the road below presents dangers to vehicles driving. 

A few hours after the closure, officials said drivers could return to the bridge at reduced speeds. 

You can find updates on the status of traffic on the Mackinac Bridge Twitter/X page www.twitter.com/MackinacBridge and on the website at www.MackinacBridge.org. 

You can get also text alerts sent right to your phone when the bridge closes from the Mackinac County 911/Emergency Management.

Text "MacBridge" to 67283 to sign up. 

According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, officials say they've closed the bridge 28 times for ice. 

The most recent closure was on April 3, 2022, when the bridge was closed for six hours and 57 minutes. 

Officials said falling ice closures typically happen in January, February, March or April. 

You can find more FAQs about how the bridge authority tackles ice here.

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