ST. IGNACE — The Mackinac Bridge reopened at 9:49 a.m. today, but high winds meant certain vehicles were subject to restrictions.

Wind speeds of 35 to 49 mph in the Straits area led to the Mackinac Bridge Authority requiring an escort of certain “high profile” vehicles across the Mackinac Bridge. High profile vehicles include pickup trucks with campers; cars with small boats, bicycles or luggage attached to the roof; Ryder or U-Haul trucks; any vehicle pulling a boat; semi-tractors with enclosed trailers and all trailers with side walls over two feet in height.

Motorists should be aware that all high profile vehicles must be escorted. Drivers are asked to reduce their speed to 20 miles per hour as they approach the bridge and be prepared to stop. Bridge personnel are stationed at both ends of the structure to provide instructions regarding how and when to proceed across the bridge.

All vehicles must exercise appropriate caution. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is monitoring wind speeds at various points along the structure. Additional steps will be implemented if conditions change. If you are planning to travel to the Straits area, please tune to AM radio 530 or 1610 for updates.