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Falling ice closes Mackinac Bridge

There is no estimated time of reopening at this time
SooToday Staff
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The Mackinac Bridge is pictured in this webcam image on Dec. 26, 2016. Mackinac Bridge Authority

NEWS RELEASE
MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY
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Currently (10:10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26) the Mackinac Bridge is closed to all traffic. We are experiencing falling ice from the cables and towers on the bridge.

Motorists are advised 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.

The Mackinac Bridge Authority is monitoring the conditions at various points along the structure. When conditions improve, the bridge will be reopened to traffic. If you are planning to travel to the Straits area, please tune to AM 530 or 1610.

Mackinac Bridge currently closed due to ice falling from cables. There is no estimated time of reopening at this time.

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