The Mackinac Bridge was temporarily closed Monday evening due to what officials described as an emergency incident, but it has since reopened to traffic. Authorities have not yet released detailed public information about the exact nature of the incident, only that it was resolved and traffic was allowed to resume.
Closure and timing
Reports indicate the bridge was closed for a little over an hour on Monday night, with closure announcements coming shortly after 8:30 p.m. The Mackinac Bridge Authority reported around 9:55–10 p.m. that the bridge was open again after the situation had been resolved.
Nature of the incident
Officials described the situation as an “active” or “emergency incident,” but they have not publicly confirmed specific details about what happened. A brief update said the incident was resolved and that a woman involved was transported for medical attention.
Current status and conditions
As of the latest reports, the Mackinac Bridge is open to traffic following the incident. Separate travel advisories in the same period have also warned drivers about blowing snow, limited visibility, and the need to slow down and use caution when crossing the bridge.
How to get live updates
For the most current, minute‑by‑minute information, check official updates from the Mackinac Bridge Authority or Michigan Department of Transportation, as those channels carry closure and reopening notices in real time. Local outlets such as UpNorthLive, TV6, and WZMQ 19 also post quick alerts and follow‑up details when there are incidents affecting the bridge.
