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Open Roads Forum  >  Roads and Routes  > Michigan and Mackinaw Bridge This Topic Is Closed  |  Print Topic  |  Post New Topic  |  Oldest first Newest first  Page of 2   Next dshogman • View posts Southern Oregon Full Member Joined: 12/06/2001 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 06/07/04 09:27am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I don't like heights! A year from now, I'll be crossing the country west to east to spend the rest of the year on the east coast. I throught of traveling Hwy 2 and coming down into Michigan from the north. That means the bridge!! Anyone have any experience crossing it? Is it 2 or 4 lanes? I can usually do the 4+ lane bridges. Would appreciate any advice. David Horn Southern Oregon Fulltimer 2005 Alpine Coach 40ft Mid-door towing: 2008 Subaru Forester carrying: 2005 BMW R1200RT Traveling with Ringo, an English Cocker DataStorm F1/D2/DW6000 http://map.datastormusers.com/user3.cfm?user=2295 lcruzen • View posts Hell, Michigan Senior Member Joined: 03/12/2004 View Profile Posted: 06/07/04 09:39am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator dshogman, I can relate. I too have a fear of hieghts. I do drive over the Big Mac but never enjoy it. It is a four lane bridge but when they are doing any knid of work(which is almost always)they shut down one lane. To make matters worst, the inside lanes are steel grating and just don't have the same feel as the pavement. All that said, the Bridge Authority will drive you over free of charge. I've never used this service but have considered it. The Cruzen Hotel CB Channel 13 Hell, Michigan AAFD • View posts Michigan Senior Member Joined: 05/05/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/07/04 09:39am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Its 2 lanes each way but there is always some type of work being done on the bridge, also the left lane in each direction is open grating (you can see the water). KC 05 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 8379 triple side with the Atrium marshro • View posts MI - USA Senior Member Joined: 02/23/2004 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/07/04 09:47am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator It is 4 lanes -- I have crossed it lots. I personally am always glad to get off this bridge as it does not feel like pavement and it has a sway to it. My husband thinks this is funny and has no problem driving on it at all. It is my choice to view it from the waterfront or at night when it is all lit up Mackinac Bridge M GO BLUE • View posts Southgate, MI Senior Member Joined: 01/29/2001 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/07/04 10:20am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator A four lane bridge that is approximately 5 miles long )or so I have read), and I too an always glad to get off the bridge after crossing... ERIC & BEV 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 dually CC/LB Duramax/Allison 2008 Jayco Designer 35RLTS fith wheel Onan 5500W Marquis Gold gas generator KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR OUR SPRING 2010 RALLY! steveareno • View posts Eaton Rapids, Mi (only Eaton Rapids in the world) Senior Member Joined: 01/31/2003 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 06/07/04 10:27am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I guess that means you do not want to be there on Labor day to walk across the bridge with the Governor - a long time tradition. I understand your concern, my wife is like that as well. She has not had a problem with the bridge (now the Smoky Mtns or Shenandoah when she is in the passenger seat on the outside lane is another story). One nice thing is, generally people are not in too much hurry going over-so you can travel at what spped you are comfortable with. We have been over the bridge a few times - never a problem. However, on high wind days I understand the bridge is an issue. Steveareno Blessed in E.R. Mi. 03 Wildcat 28Bh 6.0LPSDF250Crew Prodigy Brake control, Huskee Slider Hitch Romans 8:1,2 dshogman • View posts Southern Oregon Full Member Joined: 12/06/2001 View Profile Good Sam RV Club Offline Posted: 06/07/04 10:50am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Do you know if their drivers have motorhome experience? The website just says they will drive it for you. T. Money • View posts Troy, Michigan New Member Joined: 05/17/2004 View Profile Posted: 06/07/04 10:52am Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Yep, Been across many times, 2 lanes going north and two lanes going south. The inside lane on both sides is a grate and not really fun to drive on so stay in the right hand or outside lane. Alot of times during the summer they are working on the bridge which means you have no choice and have to drive on the grate, just go slow and keep both hands on the wheel, you will be fine. T. Money Emum • View posts Massachusetts Senior Member Joined: 06/07/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/07/04 12:12pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator Every bridge is a scary bridge! I cross the Mackinaw every year but have no choice but grin and bear it. The longer it is- the worse it is.. Carol 2000 Winnebago Brave 30ft DaYooper • View posts Land of Trolls, below the Big Mac bridge Senior Member Joined: 04/07/2003 View Profile Offline Posted: 06/07/04 01:32pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator I'm sure they can drive your rig across just fine. I think that bridge scares alot of folks. As long as you pay attention and do a safe speed you'll have no troubles, with the construction in the summer you usually don't go real fast anyways, of course when you get stopped and it's windy you can feel the bridge moving. If your coming across via US 2, after you pass through the small town of Cut River, stop at the Cut River Bridge and have a look around. It's neat to look around, but with your fear of bridges, cross it first then park. It sits high above the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Cut River. It's about 20 miles west of St Ignace. 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