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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.
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- 11:42 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction, and the center lane is closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:27 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, requiring a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:12 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 15th, at 11:21 PM, there are currently no backups or delays, and traffic flow is normal. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:02 PMConstruction
As of 11:11 pm on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups or delays, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, shifting all travel to the westbound bridge. Currently, traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:47 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, with traffic moving at normal travel times. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed and the center lane of the westbound bridge is restricted as a buffer. Traffic is currently reduced to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally, though it is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. These lane configurations are due to road work closing the eastbound bridge and the center lane of the westbound bridge being used as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:17 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with traffic reduced to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:02 PMConstruction
As of 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. Due to roadwork, the eastbound bridge is currently closed. Traffic is being shifted 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 - 9:47 PMConstruction
As of 9:55 PM on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups or delays currently affecting the bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. This bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:32 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 15th at 9:41 p.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. Traffic is being filtered into a two-way configuration on the westbound bridge, with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up starting at Sandy Point (Exit 32) due to the eastbound bridge being closed for roadwork. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound span, which is operating with one lane open in each direction. While westbound travel remains normal with no delays, those heading eastbound should expect a queue beginning about one mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point due to the eastbound bridge being closed for roadwork. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is restricted to one lane in each direction with the center lane closed as a buffer. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point due to the eastbound bridge being closed for roadwork. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is restricted to one lane in each direction with the center lane closed as a buffer. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with traffic reduced to one lane in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with traffic reduced to one lane in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is currently restricted to one lane in each direction. While the westbound bridge is carrying all traffic, its center lane is closed as a buffer. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:17 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. As of Wednesday night, traffic is flowing normally despite major lane closures. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer, leaving only one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:17 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. As of Wednesday night, traffic is flowing normally despite major lane closures. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer, leaving only one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. 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 as a buffer. Consequently, travel is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is clear in both directions with no delays or backups currently reported. Despite the two left lanes being closed for roadwork on the westbound span, travel times remain normal as of 7:55 PM on Wednesday, April 15th.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:32 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. The left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, but flow remains steady.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:32 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. The left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, but flow remains steady.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:17 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound lanes are flowing at normal speeds. The westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic operations.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:02 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 7:11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, both eastbound and westbound travel times remain normal with no delays. While the westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting the flow of vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:52 PMIssue reported
As of Wednesday, April 15th at 7 p.m., there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. The left lane on the bridge is currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic, but this is not causing any delays for westbound or eastbound travelers.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:52 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 15th at 7 p.m., there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. The left lane on the bridge is currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic, but this is not causing any delays for westbound or eastbound travelers.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:51 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. As of 6 PM on Wednesday, April 15th, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:52 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Wednesday at 5 p.m. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and travel times remain at normal levels.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:52 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Wednesday at 5 p.m. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and travel times remain at normal levels.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:51 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday, April 15th at 4 PM, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:52 PMAll clear
As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, traffic is clear with no delays reported in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travel times are normal, indicating a smooth commute across the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:52 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups reported in either direction. For those traveling this upcoming weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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 - 12:52 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups reported in either direction. For those planning weekend trips, the best travel windows 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 - 11:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, 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 - 11:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, 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 - 10:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no backups in either direction. For those traveling over the upcoming weekend, the best times to head out on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning to travel this weekend, the best times to head out on Friday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and on Sunday, plan your trip for before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:52 AMAll clear
As of 9:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal.
For those traveling this upcoming 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:52 AMAll clear
As of 9:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal.
For those traveling this upcoming 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid congestion.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid congestion.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:53 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups in either direction. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to head out 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 - 6:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups in either direction. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to head out 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 - 5:52 AMAll clear
As of 6:01 AM on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups currently approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds as of 5:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th.
If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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 - 4:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds as of 5:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th.
If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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 - 4:37 AMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 4:46 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, both eastbound and westbound travel times remain normal. On the bridge itself, the two left lanes are closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:22 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. As of 4:31 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, travel times remain normal. For those crossing the bridge, the eastbound side is operating with two lanes open and the right lane closed for roadwork. The westbound side is restricted to one lane open, as the center lane is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:07 AMConstruction
As of 4:16 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer lane. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:07 AMConstruction
As of 4:16 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer lane. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:52 AMConstruction
As of 4:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is currently diverted to the westbound bridge. This bridge is operating with one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:52 AMConstruction
As of 4:01 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is currently diverted to the westbound bridge. This bridge is operating with one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:37 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, there is only one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:37 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, there is only one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:22 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 3:31 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, travel times remain normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Traffic is currently reduced to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:07 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, with traffic flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. As a result, the bridge is operating with only one lane of traffic open in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:37 AMConstruction
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 roadwork, resulting in a traffic pattern of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:37 AMConstruction
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 roadwork, resulting in a traffic pattern of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:22 AMConstruction
Traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays as of 2:31 a.m. Wednesday, April 15. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:07 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 on the westbound bridge is also closed. Traffic is currently alternating through one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:52 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge as of 2:01 a.m. Wednesday. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Current operations are limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal in both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:37 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in two-way traffic on the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:22 AMConstruction
As of Wednesday at 1:31 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, with traffic flow remaining normal. Due to ongoing road work, the eastbound bridge is closed, and traffic is currently reduced to one lane in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer between the opposing lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:07 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 1:16 a.m. Wednesday, April 15th, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal for both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 AMBridge closed
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 1:11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a traffic shift where both eastbound and westbound motorists are sharing the westbound bridge. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction, with the center lane of the westbound bridge closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 1:11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a traffic shift where both eastbound and westbound motorists are sharing the westbound bridge. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction, with the center lane of the westbound bridge closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in two-way traffic on the westbound bridge. Currently, there is only one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:32 AMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 15th at 12:41 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds; however, the bridge is restricted to one lane in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for use as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:32 AMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 15th at 12:41 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds; however, the bridge is restricted to one lane in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for use as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 AMConstruction
As of 12:26 AM on Wednesday, April 15th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is currently restricted to one lane in each direction. Both eastbound and westbound motorists are using the westbound bridge, which has the center lane closed for a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. As of Wednesday, April 15th at 12:11 PM, flow remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer, restricting traffic to one lane in each direction.
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