Part of Mackinac Bridge was closed to traffic due to high wind force and a slippery deck, the Mackinac Bridge Authority said on its website. "Currently we are experiencing winds of sufficient force, 50 to 64 mph, in the Straits area," the post stated. The closure includes all vehicles except passenger cars, passenger vans, and empty pickup trucks.

Winds of over 50 mph Monday resulted in a partial closure of the Mackinac Bridge, the bridge authority reported.

The Mackinac Bridge is closed to some vehicles Monday morning due to high winds. Only passenger cars, passenger vans and empty pickup trucks are allowed on the bridge, the Mackinac Bridge Authority said.

The Mackinac Bridge is closed to high-profile vehicles today as winds whip through the Straits area, officials announced. Only passenger cars, passenger vans and empty pickup trucks are allowed to cross the suspension bridge between the Upper and Lower peninsulas of Michigan today,