Mackinac Bridge closed to traffic due to bomb threat, state police say

[Faygo Kid]

Source: Detroit News

The Mackinac Bridge was closed Sunday afternoon because of a bomb scare.

The bridge connecting Michigan’s two peninsulas was closed in both directions shortly before 2:30 p.m., said Michigan State Police.

Boat traffic was also diverted away from below the bridge by the Coast Guard. . .



Read more: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/07/18/mackinac-bridge-closed-traffic-sunday-afternoon/8008753002/

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Maybe nothing, but who knows in this Trumpian age. Anyway, what a national treasure.

[yaesu]

1. Probably one of putins boys making the threat just to test the waters. My uncle helped build that

bridge.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. They're coming out of the woodwork, whoever they are

I expect the next 6-18 months will have a lot of this type of stuff

[Sherman A1]

3. It is a fantastic bridge and as you mention a national treasure

I can only imagine the traffic snarl this stupidity created.

[riversedge]

4. All clear on the #MackinacBridge. Please drive with care. Have a safe and pleasant trip!

I hope they catch the person responsible. Not normal in America anymore.

Link to tweet

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[eggplant]

5. I love the bridge, but damn if it isn't scary af to drive across.

I still remember when that car was blown over the side.