A lane now connected the island to the shore to the east, but it was deep with mud.
In winter an ice road connects the island to the mainland.
A public boat service connects the island to Venice historical center.
A second weir, without foot access, connects the island to the right bank.
A ferry connects the island three days a week with the mainland.
There are no bridges connecting the island to the mainland, although the idea of building one has been brought up many times.
They passed across the bridge that connected the island to the mainland and set out toward the forests west.
In a drier time it would have connected the mainland and the island.
Two bridges connect the main island to the mainland of Michigan.
A bridge connecting the island to the mainland was completed in 1970.