A lot of cars cross the Mackinac Bridge every day, but who’s counting? The Mackinac Bridge Authority is counting, and they decided to recognize the 200 millionth vehicle that crossed the bridge.
Fifty million vehicles have crossed since 2009, with an average of 11,600 vehicles crossing per day.
To commemorate the crossing of the 200 millionth vehicle, the Bridge Authority surprised the occupants of the car that achieved the milestone with a gift basket and the photo op of a lifetime.
The Dalman family of Tawas City was on their way to Pictured Rocks on Wednesday, June 15th, when they were stopped.
Mackinac Bridge Authority Chairman Patrick “Shorty” Gleason said, “It’s our customers who pay the tolls that support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Mackinac Bridge, so it’s only right that we recognize this milestone in the bridge’s 65-year history. “
Gleason added, “The bridge has been a critical connection for our state for more than six decades now, but it’s remarkable to know that so many vehicles, and countless more people, have crossed in that time.”
Reporting for WGRT- Jennie McClelland
