MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — Organizers say an estimated 35,000 walkers turned out for the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk.
Thank you to the estimated 35,000 people who joined us for #MightyMacWalk23! What a great day! pic.twitter.com/yPGATLtXAv
— The Mackinac Bridge (@mackinacbridge) September 4, 2023
This year's bridge walk participants anxiously waited for first light to get started on the 5-mile walk. Walkers started from both sides of the bridge in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Most walkers turned around at the mid-point since there is no longer a shuttle that runs between both cities.
Governor Whitmer helped kick off the walk at 7 a.m. She started from the St. Ignace side of the bridge.
Bridge traffic was shut down until noon.
We have heard from a state trooper that all the foot traffic caused the suspended portion of the bridge to sway as much as 18 inches.
That isn't hurting the integrity of the bridge, but some people found it tricky to walk on.
