Mackinac Bridge crossing
Any problem crossing Mackinac Bridge due to winds or anything else? I plan to be in that area in a few days. Thanks!
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I've driven over the bridge at least 100 times in all weather conditions. Prior to the bridge you'll see signs for a radio station that is specific for the bridge. Tune into the station and you'll get conditions for crossing, including any wind issues.
During the summer there is almost always some kind of work being done on the bridge because it's the only time to do it. Winter conditions can be brutal. They sandblast and paint the bridge every year. As a result you'll have to maintain slower speeds in the single lane areas. Nobody goes real fast on the bridge anyway which makes for good views of any boats or freighters and Mackinac Island (the large building you'll see on the island is the Grand Hotel).
There is a rest area on the north side of the bridge just past the toll booths. Stop in and pick up some tourist literature and check out the info about the bridge and the U.P.
If you need fuel the best direction is west along US2. North along I-75 there aren't really any fueling options for a while and east of I-75 will take you into downtown St. Ignace.
During the summer there is almost always some kind of work being done on the bridge because it's the only time to do it. Winter conditions can be brutal. They sandblast and paint the bridge every year. As a result you'll have to maintain slower speeds in the single lane areas. Nobody goes real fast on the bridge anyway which makes for good views of any boats or freighters and Mackinac Island (the large building you'll see on the island is the Grand Hotel).
There is a rest area on the north side of the bridge just past the toll booths. Stop in and pick up some tourist literature and check out the info about the bridge and the U.P.
If you need fuel the best direction is west along US2. North along I-75 there aren't really any fueling options for a while and east of I-75 will take you into downtown St. Ignace.
