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- 11:43 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, May 10th at 11:52 PM, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is currently normal. For those planning trips throughout the weekend, the best times to travel are typically before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:43 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, May 10th at 11:52 PM, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is currently normal. For those planning trips throughout the weekend, the best times to travel are typically before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:43 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on the approaches to the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:43 PMAll clear
As of 9:50 PM on Sunday, May 10, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For the best travel experience throughout the weekend, aim to cross during these windows:
- 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 - 8:43 PMAll clear
No backups are currently reported approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining within normal ranges. For those planning weekend travel, the lightest traffic volumes typically occur on 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 - 7:43 PMAll clear
As of 7:52 PM on Sunday, May 10, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times reflecting normal conditions.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:43 PMAll clear
As of 7:52 PM on Sunday, May 10, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times reflecting normal conditions.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:13 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday evening, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:13 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday evening, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 7:07 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:52 PM on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:28 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:37 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), which is approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving freely with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently facing delays starting at Exit 29d (Cape Saint Claire Road), resulting in a three-mile backup. Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:58 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:58 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:52 PM on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:37 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 10th at 5:22 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a one-mile delay beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday at 5:07 p.m., there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles, with delays starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31). Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a backup of 0.6 miles beginning at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37).
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:56 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles starting at the Whitehall Road overpass (Exit 31). Westbound travelers are facing delays beginning at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37), roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:56 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles starting at the Whitehall Road overpass (Exit 31). Westbound travelers are facing delays beginning at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37), roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:30 PMIssue reported
As of Sunday, May 10th at 4:41 p.m., heavy traffic and significant delays are impacting travel in both directions. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are currently much higher than normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road) as of 4:11 p.m. Sunday. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound motorists are experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road) as of 3:56 PM on Sunday, May 10th. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound motorists are experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road) as of 3:56 PM on Sunday, May 10th. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile backup starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear and moving normally.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday afternoon, eastbound travelers are facing a 3.5-mile backup starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 10th, at 3:11 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 3.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 10th at 2:56 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 3.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound lanes are clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5-mile delay starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5-mile delay starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 10th at 2:11 p.m., eastbound traffic is backed up for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 10th at 2:11 p.m., eastbound traffic is backed up for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday afternoon, eastbound travelers are facing a 3.5-mile backup beginning at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday afternoon, eastbound travelers are facing a 3.5-mile backup beginning at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving freely with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving freely with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:22 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile backup starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:07 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for three miles starting at Cape Saint Claire Road (Exit 29b) due to an incident. Only the right lane is open on the eastbound bridge while the left lane remains closed. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 10th, at 1:01 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 30 (Bay Dale Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMAll clear
As of 11:51 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those planning travel for the remainder of the weekend, the best times to cross are on Fridays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturdays before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sundays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMAll clear
As of 11:51 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those planning travel for the remainder of the weekend, the best times to cross are on Fridays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturdays before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sundays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:42 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, May 10th at 10:51 a.m., traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For the remainder of the day, the best time to travel is after 10 p.m. Generally, the best weekend travel windows are Fridays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are 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 Sunday. General weekend recommendations suggest crossing before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are 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 Sunday. General weekend recommendations suggest crossing before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:42 AMAll clear
As of 8:51 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For the remainder of the day, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:42 AMAll clear
As of 7:51 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:42 AMAll clear
As of 7:51 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, 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.
- 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 as of Sunday morning at 6:51 a.m. Travel times are normal. For the remainder of the day, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the best travel experience this weekend, plan to cross 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 - 5:32 AMIssue reported
As of 5:41 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travel. Note that the two left lanes on the bridge are closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, meaning all travel is shifted to the westbound bridge. Only one lane is open in each direction, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Both directions are moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. This configuration is in place because the eastbound bridge is closed for road work and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Both directions are moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. This configuration is in place because the eastbound bridge is closed for road work and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays currently reported on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. As a result, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction, while the center lane of the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays, and traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge as of 4:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th. 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 - 4:02 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. As of 4:12 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, the bridge is operating with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. 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 - 3:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is clear with no backups or delays currently reported on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound span is closed for road work, so traffic is limited to one lane in each direction sharing the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays, and traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 AMConstruction
As of 3:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays currently reported. The bridge is operating with only one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:01 AMIssue reported
Traffic is currently moving normally in both directions as of Sunday, May 10th, at 3:12 PM. Travelers are advised to remain on US 50.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:01 AMIssue reported
Traffic is currently moving normally in both directions as of Sunday, May 10th, at 3:12 PM. Travelers are advised to remain on US 50.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 AMConstruction
As of 2:56 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic flow is normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge currently. Traffic is 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 one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 AMConstruction
As of 2:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is flowing normally with only one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is entirely closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 AMConstruction
As of 2:26 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is flowing normally with only one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is entirely closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:07 AMConstruction
As of 2:16 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are no backups or delays and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork. 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 - 1:57 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 2:06 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:42 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. As a result, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane on the westbound span is also closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:27 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:12 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the westbound bridge has the center lane closed for a buffer. As a result, travel is restricted to one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:57 AMConstruction
As of 1:06 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times in both directions remain normal. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane of the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:52 AMBridge closed
As of 1:01 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in two-way traffic on 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 - 12:37 AMConstruction
As of 12:46 a.m. on Sunday, May 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is currently operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, separated by a closed center buffer lane.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:22 AMConstruction
As of 12:31 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is currently operating with one lane in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:07 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. This leaves one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel.
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