Mackinac Bridge advice

Discussion in 'Hazmat Trucking Forum' started by Life on Wheels, Oct 27, 2022.

  1. Life on Wheels

    Life on Wheels Light Load Member

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    I’ll be crossing the I-75 Mackinac bridge on Sunday with a hazmat load, headed northbound. Has anyone here had to call for the escort across the bridge? The lady I spoke to on the phone said to just call when I get to the bridge, but I notice the bridge authority is on the north shore. When do y’all normally call when crossing from the south?
    Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Broke_and_Hungry

    Broke_and_Hungry Light Load Member

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    There is a place to pull off on the south side. This view from s to n, hope if helps.

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  4. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I am not sure how it works with Hazmat, but an escort truck is always there on stand by
     
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  5. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    There is a nice pull off and well placed signage for trucks to stop at just before the bridge. Just pull over where indicated and call. The escort vehicle will be sent over from the north side.
     
  6. Life on Wheels

    Life on Wheels Light Load Member

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    That’s a huge help! Thank you.
     
  7. Life on Wheels

    Life on Wheels Light Load Member

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    That’s all I needed to know. Thank you!
     
  8. drlmi

    drlmi Light Load Member

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    Also, right where you pull off there should still be a little phone booth, or pole with a phone on it, just pick it up.
     
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