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May 25, 2021
Seaway Painting is wrapping up five seasons devoted to stripping and repainting the bridge.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority’s maintenance staff is on the bridge replacing pieces of the original decking, repairing deck joints, and removing the winter build-up.
“Like with road work and maintenance anywhere else, the season for taking care of the Mackinac Bridge coincides with the peak of tourism travel in northern Michigan,” said MBA Executive Secretary Kim Nowack. “We realize the views of the Straits of Mackinac are tempting, but we need customers to focus their attention on driving, especially when passing work zones on the bridge.”