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Saturday, May 2, 2026

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47 updates logged

  1. 11:33 PMConstruction

    There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the bridge. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, which has traffic narrowed down to one lane in each direction. Travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists.

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  2. 11:17 PMConstruction

    There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally, although the westbound bridge is closed for road work. As a result, the bridge is limited to one lane of travel in each direction.

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  3. 11:08 PMConstruction

    As of Saturday, May 2nd at 11:16 PM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. The westbound bridge is currently closed for road work, with traffic restricted to one lane in each direction.

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  4. 11:07 PMConstruction

    As of Saturday, May 2nd at 11:16 PM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. The westbound bridge is currently closed for road work, with traffic restricted to one lane in each direction.

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  5. 11:03 PMBridge closed

    There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a traffic configuration of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the remaining span.

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  6. 10:48 PMConstruction

    As of late Saturday evening, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Westbound traffic is also clear, even with the two right lanes closed for roadwork.

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  7. 10:48 PMConstruction

    As of late Saturday evening, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Westbound traffic is also clear, even with the two right lanes closed for roadwork.

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  8. 10:33 PMConstruction

    As of Saturday night, traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While the two right lanes are closed for road work on the westbound span, travel times remain normal.

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  9. 9:33 PMAll clear

    As of 9:41 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning trips throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., while the optimal times for Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  10. 9:33 PMAll clear

    As of 9:41 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning trips throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., while the optimal times for Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  11. 8:33 PMAll clear

    There are currently no backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling through the remainder of the weekend, the best times to be on the road are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  12. 8:33 PMAll clear

    There are currently no backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling through the remainder of the weekend, the best times to be on the road are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  13. 7:31 PMAll clear

    Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing moderate delays, with travel times running several minutes longer than usual. Westbound traffic remains clear with normal travel durations.

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  14. 6:33 PMAll clear

    As of Saturday evening, traffic is flowing normally with no backups reported in either direction. For those planning trips over the remainder of the weekend, the recommended travel windows to avoid congestion are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  15. 6:33 PMAll clear

    As of Saturday evening, traffic is flowing normally with no backups reported in either direction. For those planning trips over the remainder of the weekend, the recommended travel windows to avoid congestion are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  16. 5:33 PMAll clear

    As of 5:41 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning trips throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5:00 p.m. or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

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  17. 4:33 PMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  18. 4:33 PMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  19. 3:33 PMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling the remainder of the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Saturday after 5:00 p.m. and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

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  20. 3:23 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.

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  21. 3:12 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.

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  22. 2:13 PMAll clear

    As of Saturday afternoon, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling through the area the remainder of the weekend, the best times to head out on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the ideal travel windows are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  23. 12:18 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are traveling through the area this weekend, the best times to hit the road on Saturday are after 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, traffic is expected to be lightest before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

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  24. 12:18 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are traveling through the area this weekend, the best times to hit the road on Saturday are after 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, traffic is expected to be lightest before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

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  25. 11:18 AMAll clear

    As of 11:26 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling the remainder of the weekend, the best times to cross are Saturday after 5:00 p.m., or Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

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  26. 11:18 AMAll clear

    As of 11:26 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling the remainder of the weekend, the best times to cross are Saturday after 5:00 p.m., or Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

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  27. 10:18 AMAll clear

    As of 10:26 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, there are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds.

    For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  28. 10:18 AMAll clear

    As of 10:26 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd, there are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds.

    For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  29. 9:18 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. For those planning travel through the rest of the weekend, the best times to be on the road are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  30. 9:18 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. For those planning travel through the rest of the weekend, the best times to be on the road are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  31. 9:18 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. For those planning travel through the rest of the weekend, the best times to be on the road are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  32. 8:18 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Travel times are holding at normal durations for both eastbound and westbound lanes. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  33. 7:18 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  34. 6:18 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  35. 6:18 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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  36. 5:18 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain at normal levels. For those planning trips throughout the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  37. 5:18 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain at normal levels. For those planning trips throughout the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  38. 4:23 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations as of 4:31 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd. To avoid potential congestion throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are 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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  39. 4:23 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations as of 4:31 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd. To avoid potential congestion throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are 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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  40. 4:23 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations as of 4:31 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd. To avoid potential congestion throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are 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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  41. 3:23 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups in either direction. For those planning trips throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  42. 3:23 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups in either direction. For those planning trips throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  43. 2:23 AMAll clear

    As of Saturday, May 2nd, at 2:31 a.m., there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to cross are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  44. 2:23 AMAll clear

    As of Saturday, May 2nd, at 2:31 a.m., there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to cross are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

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  45. 1:28 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are 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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  46. 1:28 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are 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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  47. 12:32 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the best travel conditions throughout the remainder of the weekend, plan to cross on Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and on Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

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