Mission and Purpose CMIâs goal is to spread the gospel of Jesus through various, unique ministries and ministers. It serves as a non-profit umbrella organization to assist individual ministries to raise funds to fulfill their callings.
In 1943, the bridge was completed. It was painted gray to help camouflage the bridge in case of enemy attack. Because the bridge was financed with bonds, it was initially operated as a toll bridge. Proceeds were used to help pay off the bonds.In the post war years, traffic was so heavy that the bonds were paid off 11 years early, and the bridge became toll-free in 1954.n 1943, the bridge was completed. It was painted gray to help camouflage the bridge in case of enemy attack. Because the bridge was financed with bonds, it was initially operated as a toll bridge. Proceeds were used to help pay off the bonds.
The bridge officially achieved its 100 millionth crossing exactly forty years after its dedication, on June 25, 1998. The 50th anniversary of the bridge's opening was celebrated on November 1, 2007 in a ceremony hosted by the Mackinac Bridge Authority at the viewing park adjacent to the St. Ignace causeway.