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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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- 11:48 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge. While traffic is flowing normally, the westbound bridge is closed for road work. The bridge is currently operating in a two-way configuration with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in one lane of travel open in each direction. Travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in one lane of travel open in each direction. Travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:18 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:18 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:03 PMConstruction
As of 11:12 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, traffic is clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is currently restricted to one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:48 PMConstruction
As of Sunday, May 3rd at 10:57 PM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, so traffic is being filtered into one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:33 PMConstruction
As of 10:42 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is moving normally despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Westbound traffic is also clear, though the two right lanes are closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:33 PMConstruction
As of 10:42 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is moving normally despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Westbound traffic is also clear, though the two right lanes are closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:23 PMConstruction
As of 10:30 PM on Sunday, May 3rd, traffic is flowing normally with no backups in either direction. Eastbound travelers will encounter a left-lane closure for two-way traffic preparation, and westbound traffic has the two right lanes closed for road work. Despite these lane closures, travel times remain typical for both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:08 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of 10:17 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, travel times remain normal despite the two right lanes being closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:13 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for Sunday evening. For the remainder of the weekend period, 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 - 7:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. For the remainder of the weekend, the best time to travel is before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. General weekend recommendations for optimal travel include Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. For the remainder of the weekend, the best time to travel is before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. General weekend recommendations for optimal travel include Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. For the remainder of the weekend, the best time to travel is before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. General weekend recommendations for optimal travel include Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:18 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 Sunday, the best time to travel is after 10 p.m. General weekend recommendations for optimal travel include Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:18 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 Sunday, the best time to travel is after 10 p.m. General weekend recommendations for optimal travel include Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 5:27 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. Traffic is moving at normal speeds. To avoid potential delays, the best times to travel on Sundays are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For future weekend trips, optimal travel windows are Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 5:27 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. Traffic is moving at normal speeds. To avoid potential delays, the best times to travel on Sundays are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For future weekend trips, optimal travel windows are Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:18 PMAll clear
As of 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains at normal levels. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday at 4:12 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:48 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Sandy Point (Exit 32), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:38 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:47 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays reported.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the best experience throughout the weekend, plan to travel before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:43 PMAll clear
As of Sunday afternoon, there are no backups currently approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. For the best travel experience throughout the weekend, plan to cross before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers. To avoid future congestion, the best times to travel are Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sundays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:42 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 AMAll clear
As of 11:40 AM on Sunday, May 3rd, there are 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 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 - 11:18 AMWind 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 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 - 11:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind 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 - 11:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind 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 - 10:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. 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 extra caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:33 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 10:42 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:18 AMWind 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 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 - 10:03 AMWind advisory
As of Sunday at 10:12 a.m., traffic is flowing normally with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is currently 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 - 9:53 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. As of Sunday morning, the bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind 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 - 9:43 AMWind 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. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:33 AMWind advisory
As of Sunday, May 3rd at 9:42 a.m., there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. However, the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution during the crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:03 AMWind advisory
As of 9:12 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use extra caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:03 AMAll clear
As of 8:12 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. To avoid congestion throughout the weekend, the best times to travel are Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Other recommended windows include Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:03 AMAll clear
As of 7:12 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For future weekend planning, Friday travel is lightest before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., while Saturday travel is best before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:03 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling 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 - 5:47 AMConstruction
As of 5:56 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, so traffic is alternating via a two-way configuration with one lane open in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays as of 5:41 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. Although travel times remain normal, the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a single-lane configuration for both eastbound and westbound traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. As of 5:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, the westbound bridge is closed for road work. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane in each direction, though travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound trips.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 AMConstruction
As of 5:11 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times are normal. The westbound bridge is currently closed for road work, with traffic restricted to one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 AMConstruction
As of 4:56 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. While traffic is currently normal, the westbound bridge is closed for road work, and travel is restricted to one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 4:41 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and the bridge is currently operating with one lane open for westbound traffic and one lane open for eastbound traffic on the remaining span.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 4:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, traffic is flowing normally with the westbound bridge closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the eastbound span, which is operating with one lane open in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of 4:11 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. Travel times are normal in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is currently restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the single open span.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:48 AMConstruction
As of 3:56 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally; however, the bridge is currently operating with only one lane open in each direction because the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:48 AMConstruction
As of 3:56 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally; however, the bridge is currently operating with only one lane open in each direction because the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 3:41 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, travel times remain normal. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is currently limited to one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. Due to road work, the westbound bridge is closed, and traffic is being diverted into a two-way flow with one lane open in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays as of 3:11 AM on Sunday, May 3rd. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Due to roadwork, the westbound bridge is closed, and traffic is operating with one lane in each direction on the eastbound span.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of 2:41 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. Traffic is flowing normally despite the westbound bridge being closed for road work. The bridge is currently operating with one lane open in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 AMConstruction
No backups or delays are currently reported on or approaching the bridge. The westbound span is closed for road work, with traffic operating via one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of 2:11 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. While the westbound bridge is closed for road work, traffic is moving normally in a two-way configuration with one lane open in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 AMConstruction
As of 1:56 AM on Sunday, May 3rd, traffic is clear with no backups or delays currently reported. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and the span is operating with one lane open in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 1:41 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, the westbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is operating in a two-way configuration on the eastbound bridge, with one lane open for each direction. Despite the closure and lane restrictions, travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 1:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and traffic is being diverted to the eastbound span, where one lane is open for each direction of travel.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays as of 1:11 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and travel is limited to one lane in each direction. Travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 AMConstruction
As of early Sunday morning, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally, though the westbound bridge is currently closed for road work. Travel is restricted to one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of 12:41 a.m. Sunday, May 3rd. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction. Travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 AMConstruction
As of 12:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. Due to road work, the westbound bridge is closed, and traffic is currently limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 AMConstruction
As of 12:11 a.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. While the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, traffic is flowing normally with one lane open in each direction.
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