Falling ice forces a third day of Mackinac Bridge closures
The Mackinac Bridge is temporarily closed to traffic because of falling ice for the third time in as many days.
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The Mackinac Bridge is temporarily closed to traffic because of falling ice for the third time in as many days.
It is another day without electricity for much of the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Icy conditions have led to off and on closures for the Mackinac Bridge this week.
The Mackinac Bridge temporarily closed on Monday due to falling ice, officials said on Monday. As of 7 p.m., officials said the bridge's condition was all clear, and there were no significant weather conditions.
Michigan's Macinac Bridge is among 68 bridges nationwide the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended be evaluated to assess its risk of collapse.
Winds of over 50 mph Monday resulted in a partial closure of the Mackinac Bridge, the bridge authority reported.
On Friday, the Mackinac Bridge Authority approved a 2.3% convenience fee for tolls paid by credit card, citing rising costs for credit and debit card transaction fees as their reasoning.
The bridge closed for vehicle traffic at 6:30 a.m. Monday and reopened at noon.
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According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, the bridge is closed to all vehicles except passenger cars, passenger vans and empty pickup trucks.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority started selling pieces of the original deck grating, as it is getting replaced, and a piece of it has made it all the way to the South Pole.
When conditions improve, the bridge will reopen to all vehicles, although certain vehicles may still require an escort, the authority said.
Construction on the 5-mile bridge began on May 7, 1954, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority. It is the fifth largest suspension bridge in the world.
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