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Live Traffic Conditions of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Chesapeake Bay Bridge is currently Wind advisory

Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Saturday, September 26 at 2:13 AM. However, the bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained winds between 40 and 49 mph, prohibiting house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles from crossing.

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Both spans are clear with no delays, though wind restrictions bar house trailers and empty box trailers.

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As of Saturday, September 26 at 2:02 AM, traffic is clear with no delays across the Bay Bridge in either direction.

The bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 mph. Under these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.

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Tips for crossing

Pick your hour

Summer Friday evenings are usually the worst. For your day and direction, check the hourly travel times.

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High-profile vehicles

RVs, trailers, and box trucks can be held when it gets windy. See the wind rules before you go.

About BayBridgeStatus

BayBridgeStatus tracks live traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (officially the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge), which carries US 50 and US 301 between Anne Arundel County and Queen Anne's County, Maryland. For Eastern Shore commuters and beach traffic, it's often the only practical way across the Bay.

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An automated worker calls the official BaySpan traffic line about once an hour, and every few minutes during a delay or closure. It transcribes the recording and uses AI to summarize current conditions. Travel times come from live Mapbox data and refresh every few minutes.

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