Mackinac Bridge is CLOSED - falling ice!

[frnash]

You made it up to the eastern UP to ride? Now can't go back home again!
As of 3:54PM (EDT) Mackinac Bridge is CLOSED - falling ice!
See (click →) current Mackinac Bridge Conditions.

 

[old abe]

I don't seem to remember this happening prior to this year??? Perhaps just didn't pay attention to it???

 

[sweeperguy]

I don't seem to remember this happening prior to this year??? Perhaps just didn't pay attention to it???

Oh yea I remember it happening on a somewhat regular basis.
I was born and raised in the Soo, 60 miles north of the bridge.
Kinda one of those things locals hear, not a national story. Now of course social media, and availability of information gets it to more people now