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MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY

ST. IGNACE, Mich. - A vibrant sunrise set the stage for a bright and calm day for the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk. More than 33,000 people who made plans to participate today were treated to comfortable weather in the Straits of Mackinac.

"It was a picture-perfect day, with bright blue skies and a mild breeze," said Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Bridge Director Kim Nowack. "About 33,000 people enjoyed this beautiful day and walked the bridge, with roughly 3,000 more participants taking the trek than in 2024."

The bridge, which closed at 6:30 a.m. to all vehicle traffic for the walk, reopened promptly at noon.

Based on the success of the recent events, the 2025 Annual Bridge Walk again started from both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, which eliminat

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