Mackinac Bridge

The state Senate bill, if signed into law, will designate the bridge as one of Michigan's "key facilities." Any future trespassers would risk a $2,500 fine or up to four years in prison.

The 2.3% fee will apply towards people paying the toll with their credit cards.

Tradition has around 30 thousand participants each year

The bridge has not been at full capacity due to repaving projects. Weather and labor have delayed the efforts to reopen before Memorial Day weekend.

The two-month repaving project will bring the bridge down to one lane of traffic each way.

Come October… Canadian currency will no longer be accepted when crossing the Mackinac Bridge.

Pat Rickley, perhaps the most recognized toll collector at the bridge, says its time to spend more time with family and travel.

The bridge's chief engineer says his team is re-constructing their contract proposals and will likely stay on track to begin resurfacing in the fall.

Over 1,000 bicyclists are registered to participate in the 51st annual DALMAC bike tour.

If the resolution is passed into law, the Mackinac Bridge would be designated as "key facility" infrastructure.