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Bay Bridge status history
Revisit a day on the bridge. Browse saved closures, traffic advisories, daily recaps, BaySpan recordings, and camera photos and videos from notable updates. All dates and times are Eastern.
Check current bridge conditions →84 updates logged
- 11:48 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and travel is restricted to one lane in each direction. On the westbound bridge, the center lane is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 9th at 11:42 PM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. There is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:18 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:03 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds despite the eastbound bridge being closed for road work. All travel is diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:48 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays, and traffic flow remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a traffic pattern of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:48 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays, and traffic flow remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a traffic pattern of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:33 PMConstruction
As of 10:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Consequently, the bridge is currently operating with only one lane open for eastbound traffic and one lane open for westbound traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:03 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all vehicles are being diverted to the westbound bridge. This two-way operation provides one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:48 PMConstruction
As of 9:57 PM on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds, though the eastbound span is closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:48 PMConstruction
As of 9:57 PM on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds, though the eastbound span is closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:33 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound span is closed for roadwork, with traffic shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction, while the center lane of the westbound span remains closed as a buffer. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:33 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound span is closed for roadwork, with traffic shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction, while the center lane of the westbound span remains closed as a buffer. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:18 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating with one lane open westbound and two lanes open eastbound. The westbound center lane is closed as a buffer, and the eastbound right lane is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While travel times remain normal, two left lanes are closed on the westbound bridge for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While travel times remain normal, two left lanes are closed on the westbound bridge for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:47 PMConstruction
As of 8:57 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:32 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving smoothly with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, though the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:17 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups in either direction. As of 8:27 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, both eastbound and westbound travelers are experiencing no delays. While the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting the flow of vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. While the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations, travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:02 PMAll clear
As of 7:12 PM on Thursday, April 9th, traffic is clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 6:12 PM on Thursday, April 9, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travel times are normal for both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 5:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 5:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Thursday, April 9th, at 4:12 PM. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Traffic flow and travel times are normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:57 PM on Thursday, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday at 3:20 p.m., eastbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday at 3:20 p.m., eastbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal with no reported delays, despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. Note that the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations, though this is not currently impacting the flow of vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. Note that the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations, though this is not currently impacting the flow of vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 PMConstruction
As of 2:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While both eastbound and westbound travel times are currently standard, the right lane on the bridge is closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 9th at 2:20 p.m., there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing normally, despite a right lane closure for road work on the westbound bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 9th, at 2:12 p.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, traffic continues to move at normal speeds.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 PMConstruction
As of Thursday afternoon, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, traffic continues to flow normally.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 PMConstruction
As of Thursday afternoon, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, traffic continues to flow normally.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:32 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of 1:40 PM on Thursday, April 9th. Although the right lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound bridge, traffic flow remains normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:19 PMConstruction
As of 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds. Note that the right lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While traffic is flowing normally, the right lane on the bridge is closed for ongoing road work. Owners should maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 PMConstruction
As of 12:57 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, 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. Maintenance work is currently taking place in the westbound right lane, but it is not impacting travel times.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 PMConstruction
As of 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound. Note that the right lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 PMConstruction
As of 12:12 pm on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travel. Although the right lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork, it is not currently causing any congestion.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 PMConstruction
As of 12:12 pm on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travel. Although the right lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork, it is not currently causing any congestion.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:47 AMConstruction
As of Thursday at 11:57 a.m., there are no backups or delays approaching or crossing the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally despite a right lane closure on the westbound bridge for ongoing roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:32 AMConstruction
As of 11:40 AM on Thursday, April 9th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the right lane is closed for roadwork, traffic continues to flow normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:17 AMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 9th at 11:27 a.m., there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travel, even with the right lane closed for road work on the westbound span.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:17 AMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 9th at 11:27 a.m., there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travel, even with the right lane closed for road work on the westbound span.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:02 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally. While the right lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound span, traffic continues to flow without delay.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:02 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally. While the right lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound span, traffic continues to flow without delay.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the westbound right lane is closed for roadworks, traffic flow remains normal and at typical travel speeds.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 AMConstruction
As of 10:42 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving normally, though road work has the right lane closed on the westbound bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travel. On the westbound bridge, the right lane is closed for roadwork, though this is not causing any current disruptions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. Despite a right lane closure on the westbound span for maintenance, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. Despite a right lane closure on the westbound span for maintenance, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:47 AMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 9, at 9:57 a.m., there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is flowing normally, and westbound traffic is currently clear despite a right lane closure for ongoing road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:48 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to avoid congestion 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 - 8:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to avoid congestion 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 - 7:48 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with travel times holding at normal levels.
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 - 7:48 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with travel times holding at normal levels.
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 - 7:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with travel times holding at normal levels.
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 - 5:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion 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. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion 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. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is moving at normal speeds with no backups currently reported in either direction.
For those traveling this upcoming weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 AMConstruction
As of 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Travel is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:02 AMConstruction
As of 4:12 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is currently reduced to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge also closed.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays, and travel times remain normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, requiring all traffic to use the westbound bridge. Currently, there is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays, and travel times remain normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, requiring all traffic to use the westbound bridge. Currently, there is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently normal with no backups or delays. All vehicles are being routed across the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for maintenance, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 AMConstruction
As of 3:27 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic flow remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Current operations are restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Both eastbound and westbound travel are flowing normally, though limited to a single lane in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 2:42 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, the eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. All traffic is being shifted to the westbound bridge, which is currently operating with one lane in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all vehicles are being diverted to the westbound bridge. One lane is open in each direction, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all vehicles are being diverted to the westbound bridge. One lane is open in each direction, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, shifting all travel to the westbound bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are limited to one lane each, with the center lane of the westbound bridge closed as a buffer. Travel times remain normal for both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 AMConstruction
As of 1:57 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, traffic is clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. While travel times remain normal, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All traffic is currently diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer lane.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:17 AMConstruction
As of 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with all vehicles diverted to the westbound bridge. Travel is currently limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 AMConstruction
As of 1:12 a.m. on Thursday, April 9th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is flowing normally, though the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Two-way traffic is currently in effect on the westbound bridge, with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Traffic is currently restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. All vehicles are being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is currently operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 AMConstruction
As of Thursday at 12:27 a.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, forcing all traffic onto the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed as a buffer. Despite these lane closures, travel times remain within a normal range.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 AMConstruction
As of Thursday at 12:27 a.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, forcing all traffic onto the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed as a buffer. Despite these lane closures, travel times remain within a normal range.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is moving at normal speeds with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with all traffic shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, there is one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
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