Summary
It was officially opened with a big celebration in June 1958.
It is the longest suspension bridge in the western part of the world.
Key Points
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The Mackinac Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Straits of Mackinac.
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Cars started using it in November 1957.
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A four‑day festival in June 1958 marked its official opening.
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It remains the longest bridge of its type in the western hemisphere.
New Words to Learn
4 wordssuspension bridge
a bridge that hangs from strong cables
western hemisphere
the half of Earth that includes North and South America
dedication festival
a special celebration to open something important
ribbon‑cutting
a ceremony where a ribbon is cut to show something is ready for use
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