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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 →62 updates logged
- 11:57 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic currently moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Those driving house trailers, box trailers, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:27 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:12 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal rates. However, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:57 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 11:06 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:42 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds, but the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution while crossing and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:27 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:12 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. While there are no delays, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:58 PMWind advisory
No delays are reported in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:58 PMWind advisory
No delays are reported in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:42 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:27 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:12 PMWind advisory
As of 9:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:42 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 8:51 PM on Thursday, April 30th, traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:27 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is currently moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:12 PMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally in both directions; however, wind warnings are currently in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:58 PMWind advisory
No backups or delays are currently reported in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of 8:06 p.m. Thursday, April 30th. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers, though the left lane remains closed westbound to discontinue two-way traffic operations.
Wind warnings are currently in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:43 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While the bridge is operating normally, the westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph; drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution during the crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:28 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of 7:36 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th. While the left lane is closed to end two-way traffic operations, flow remains normal. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:27 PMAll clear
As of Thursday, April 30th at 6:36 PM, there are no delays in either direction. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, traffic is moving at normal speeds across the bridge with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, eastbound travelers are currently facing delays beginning at Exit 27, roughly a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:57 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:43 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. In contrast, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. In contrast, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a delay starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), extending approximately 3.1 miles toward the Severn River Bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge itself is moving normally in both directions, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is delayed starting at exit 22 (MD 665), approximately 4.2 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Conversely, traffic on the Bay Bridge is moving normally in both directions. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:06 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 22 (MD 665), approximately 4.2 miles from that bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:06 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 22 (MD 665), approximately 4.2 miles from that bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:51 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, eastbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 22 (MD 665), approximately 4.2 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge remains normal in both directions, currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction for the Thursday afternoon commute. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and travel times remain at typical levels.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 2:51 PM on Thursday, April 30th. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are within normal ranges.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 1:51 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining at normal durations.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:21 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel. Westbound traffic is moving normally with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:06 p.m. on Thursday, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound. Westbound traffic is moving normally with two lanes open and no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Sandy Point (Exit 32), resulting in a mile-long backup approaching the bridge. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel. Westbound traffic is clear and moving normally with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, April 30th, at 12:36 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays, though the left lane is closed for maintenance.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays, though the left lane is closed for maintenance.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays, though the left lane is closed for maintenance.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:57 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays, despite a left lane closure for ongoing roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:43 AMTraffic advisory
At 11:51 a.m. on Thursday, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no reported delays, despite a left lane closure for maintenance.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, April 30th at 11:51 a.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal with no delays, even with the left lane closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:27 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel is flowing normally with no reported delays, despite a left lane closure currently in place for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:13 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays, despite a left lane closure currently in place for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:57 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally, though the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
- 10:42 AMConstruction
As of 10:51 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers, even with the left lane closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:27 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge as of 10:36 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th. While the left lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound span, traffic continues to flow at normal speeds.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:12 AMConstruction
As of 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic is flowing normally. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, it is not currently impacting travel times.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:57 AMConstruction
As of 10:05 AM on Thursday, April 30th, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally; however, the left lane is closed for road work. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:42 AMConstruction
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. As of 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. While the left lane on the bridge is closed for road work, it is not currently impacting the flow of traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:42 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds for Thursday morning. For those planning travel over the upcoming 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 - 7:42 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to cross 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 - 6:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling over the 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:42 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, April 30th at 5:50 a.m., there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic currently moving at normal speeds. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross 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 - 4:42 AMAll clear
As of 4:51 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:42 AMAll clear
As of 4:51 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with no backups in either direction as of 3:51 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th. For those planning trips this coming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with no backups in either direction as of 3:51 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th. For those planning trips this coming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:42 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. 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 - 2:42 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. 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 - 12:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge as of 12:50 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th. 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.
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