To let large craft pass, two retractor spans retract fully once per day[2] to leave a horizontal clearance of 77.4 metres (254 feet).

[1][4] Tolls are collected only in east-to-west travel even though the bridge handles one lane of traffic in each direction.

MMU, however functions independently of the MPW, and maintains a full staff responsible for maintenance, management, construction and operation.

MMU also maintains financial independence based on revenue earned from tolls (vehicle and water-borne vessels).

[7] In 2020, a new request for bid was issued, with proposed connection between Nandy Park to the east and Meer Zorgen/La Grange to the west, and construction is now under way.