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Mackinac Straits Auto Tunnel

Sector: Road • Location: Michigan, United States

Source: NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

Project
Proposed

A proposed tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac to replace or supplement the Mackinac Bridge, allowing vehicle traffic to pass beneath the straits. The tunnel would be approximately 5 miles long, making it the longest tunnel in the United States if constructed. The idea is inspired by the existing Great Lakes Tunnel Project for a pipeline under the straits.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Road, Bridge, Tunnel
Location
Michigan, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

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The project “Mackinac Straits Auto Tunnel” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in Michigan, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts.

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2026-07-22

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A proposed tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac to replace or supplement the Mackinac Bridge, allowing vehicle traffic to pass beneath the straits. The tunnel would be approximately 5 miles long, making it the longest tunnel in the United States if constructed. The idea is inspired by the existing Great Lakes Tunnel Project for a pipeline under the straits.

Original sector

Transportation

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Michigan

Source

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NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

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Sector

Road, Bridge, Tunnel

Article published date

2025-09-16

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