Partial closure of Mackinac Bridge due to high winds

MDOT has reopened the Mackinac Bridge as of 4:49 p.m.
There is a partial closure of the Mackinac Bridge due to high winds this morning. The national weather service has issued a gale warning for the Straights of Mackinac until 7 p.m.  Winds up to 50 miles per hour are expected in the area.
According to an Michigan Department of Transportation release at 8 a.m. no high profile vehicles will be permitted to cross. Only cars, vans and empty pickup trucks will allowed access.