Mackinac Bridge reopens to traffic

ST. IGNACE — The Mackinac Bridge reopened to all traffic Monday morning after being closed Sunday evening because of weather conditions, the bridge authority announced.

Certain high-profile vehicles will be escorted due to high winds, the authority stated.

Examples of high-profile vehicles include pickup trucks with campers; cars with small boats, bicycles or luggage attached to the roof; Ryder or U-Haul trucks; any vehicle pulling a boat; semi-tractors with enclosed trailers and all trailers with side walls over2 feet in height. High-profile vehicles must be escorted.

Motorists are asked to reduce their speed to 20 miles per hour as they approach the bridge and be prepared to stop. Bridge personnel are stationed at both ends of the structure to provide instructions regarding how and when to proceed across the bridge.

All vehicles must exercise appropriate caution. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is monitoring wind speeds at various points along the structure. Additional steps will be taken if conditions change. Those planning to travel through the straits area can turn to AM radio 530 or 1610 for updates.