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Check current bridge conditions →67 updates logged
- 11:52 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal. For those planning to travel this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:53 PMAll clear
As of 11 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those planning trips over the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:52 PMAll clear
As of 11 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those planning trips over the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:53 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:52 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:53 PMAll clear
Current traffic is clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:52 PMAll clear
Current traffic is clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:58 PMAll clear
As of 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:57 PMAll clear
As of 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:58 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Saturday travel is best before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., while Sunday travelers should aim for before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Saturday travel is best before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., while Sunday travelers should aim for before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:42 PMIssue reported
As of 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic, travel times remain typical for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:42 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday at 5:50 p.m., there are no delays in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travel times are maintaining normal durations for the afternoon commute.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with no delays in either direction as of Wednesday at 3:50 p.m. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with no delays in either direction as of Wednesday at 3:50 p.m. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:28 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. Travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not impacting the flow of vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:28 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. Travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not impacting the flow of vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:12 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, February 11th at 3:20 p.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers. Although the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation, it is not currently causing any delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:57 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday at 3:05 p.m., there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. Please be advised that the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:42 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Wednesday, February 11th, at 2:50 p.m., traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation, this is not causing any delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:42 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Wednesday, February 11th, at 2:50 p.m., traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation, this is not causing any delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:27 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, traffic flow remains normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:27 PMConstruction
As of 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, this closure is not impacting the current flow of vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:12 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. As of 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists, even with the left lane closed for road work on the westbound bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:57 PMConstruction
As of 2:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is currently normal, though the left lane on the westbound span remains closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:42 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Wednesday at 1:50 p.m., traffic flow remains normal. On the westbound span, the left lane is closed for road work, though it is not currently impacting travel times.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:28 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of 1:35 p.m. Wednesday. Travel times are normal on both spans, though the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:27 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of 1:35 p.m. Wednesday. Travel times are normal on both spans, though the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:12 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, February 11th at 1:20 p.m., there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. Although the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, it is currently not impacting travel times.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:42 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, February 11th at 12:50 p.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, though the left lane is currently closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:42 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, February 11th at 12:50 p.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, though the left lane is currently closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:27 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday afternoon, traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Although the left lane is closed westbound for road work, travel remains at normal speeds with no delays reported eastbound or westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:12 PMConstruction
As of 12:20 PM on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. Travelers should be aware that the westbound left lane is closed for road work, though it is not currently impacting travel times.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:58 AMConstruction
As of 12:05 PM on Wednesday, February 11th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. Note that the left lane on the bridge is currently closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:57 AMConstruction
As of 12:05 PM on Wednesday, February 11th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. Note that the left lane on the bridge is currently closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:43 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge for road work, travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge for road work, travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:27 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 11:35 AM on Wednesday, February 11th. Traffic is moving at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. Even with a left lane closure on the bridge for road work, travel remains clear.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. As of 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is moving normally both eastbound and westbound. Travelers should note that the westbound left lane is closed for road work, though it is not impacting travel times.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. As of 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is moving normally both eastbound and westbound. Travelers should note that the westbound left lane is closed for road work, though it is not impacting travel times.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Wednesday at 11:10 a.m. Traffic is flowing normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers, despite a left-lane closure on the bridge for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Wednesday at 11:10 a.m. Traffic is flowing normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers, despite a left-lane closure on the bridge for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:47 AMConstruction
As of 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound span for road work, it is not currently causing any delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:47 AMConstruction
As of 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound span for road work, it is not currently causing any delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 AMConstruction
As of 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While traffic is currently moving at normal speeds, the westbound left lane is closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:17 AMConstruction
As of 10:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travel, although the left lane of the westbound bridge is closed for ongoing road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:17 AMConstruction
As of 10:25 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travel, although the left lane of the westbound bridge is closed for ongoing road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:03 AMConstruction
As of 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Although the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, it is not currently causing any congestion. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:02 AMConstruction
As of 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Although the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, it is not currently causing any congestion. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:48 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is flowing normally across the bridge, the westbound left lane is closed for road work. If you are traveling westbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at Exit 27, roughly a half-mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:48 AMConstruction
There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. A left lane closure for road work on the westbound bridge is not currently causing delays. However, travelers heading westbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. While the left lane on the bridge is closed for westbound road work, it is not currently causing delays. However, travelers heading westbound should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. While the left lane on the bridge is closed for westbound road work, it is not currently causing delays. However, travelers heading westbound should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:35 AMAll clear
As of 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining at normal durations. For those planning trips over the coming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:34 AMAll clear
As of 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining at normal durations. For those planning trips over the coming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:33 AMAll clear
As of 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning travel later this weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:33 AMAll clear
As of 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning travel later this weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:33 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:37 AMAll clear
As of 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds.
For those traveling over the upcoming weekend, the best times to cross are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:42 AMAll clear
Current traffic is clear with no backups reported in either direction. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, plan to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:41 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear in both directions as of 3:50 a.m. Wednesday. Travel times are at typical levels for both eastbound and westbound motorists, with no reported backups or delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning weekend trips, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal as of 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, February 11. For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal as of 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, February 11. For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction.
For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
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