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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 footage from notable updates. All dates and times are Eastern.
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Morning fog and a 5.5-mile eastbound afternoon commute delay.
Heavy fog significantly reduced visibility across the span from 1:47 a.m. until 11:32 a.m., though traffic flowed normally during the morning hours. Starting at 2:27 p.m., eastbound congestion built from Exit 30, reaching a peak 5.5-mile backup starting at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway) by 5:00 p.m. Travel times peaked at 27 minutes during the 4:00 p.m. hour with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound before the bridge cleared entirely by 5:57 p.m.
59 updates logged
- 11:47 PMAll clear
As of 11:57 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, 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 the bridge 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 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, optimal travel times are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:53 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning weekend travel, 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 - 8:53 PMAll clear
As of 9:02 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds.
For those traveling over the upcoming 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 - 7:52 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, May 26th at 8:02 p.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal. For those planning trips over the upcoming 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:52 PMAll clear
There are currently no delays in either direction. As of 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, traffic flow is normal with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction as of 6:07 PM on Tuesday, May 26th. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and travel times remain normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge and continuing from Exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound travel is currently clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 5.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway). Westbound travel is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday afternoon, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile backup starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile backup starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic remains clear and is moving at normal speeds, even with the left lane closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound motorists are facing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), with travel times currently taking about twice as long as usual. Westbound traffic is moving freely with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:07 PM on Tuesday, May 26th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). In contrast, westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday afternoon, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile backup starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, May 26th at 3:37 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:07 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound travel is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road). Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 PMAll clear
As of 12:42 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
For those planning to travel 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal. For those planning weekend trips, 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. There is heavy fog on the bridge causing reduced visibility, so use caution during your commute.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:02 AMFog advisory
As of 11:12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span. Drivers should use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:47 AMFog advisory
As of 10:57 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility. Travel with caution by using low-beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. As of 10:40 AM on Tuesday, May 26th, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog, requiring extra caution while traveling.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:17 AMFog advisory
As of Tuesday morning, there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. However, motorists should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while traveling through these conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, travel times remain normal. However, there is reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:01 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, May 26th, at 9:12 a.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear and moving at normal speeds in both directions. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are consistent with typical durations, indicating a smooth commute with no reported backups or delays at this time.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. Be advised that there is currently reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:32 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Tuesday, May 26th at 8:42 AM, traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is present across the bridge, resulting in reduced visibility.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:17 AMFog advisory
As of 8:27 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Travelers should be aware of reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. However, travel is impacted by reduced visibility due to heavy fog, so maintain a safe following distance and keep headlights on low beam.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:32 AMFog advisory
As of Tuesday, May 26th at 7:42 a.m., there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are currently normal. While traffic is clear, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:17 AMFog advisory
As of Tuesday morning, there are no backups approaching or on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal. Heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span. Travelers should use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is clear with no backups currently reported in either direction. The primary takeaway for the Tuesday morning commute is heavy fog resulting in reduced visibility across the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:47 AMFog advisory
As of 6:57 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal; however, heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:32 AMFog advisory
As of 6:42 AM on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Travelers should be aware that heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:17 AMFog advisory
As of 6:27 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is flowing normally, heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:02 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction as of 6:12 a.m. Tuesday. While traffic flow is normal, there is heavy fog and reduced visibility across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:47 AMFog advisory
As of 5:57 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While flow is clear, visibility is currently limited due to heavy fog, so keep your low-beam headlights on and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction. Heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility, so use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. However, motorists should expect reduced visibility due to heavy fog on the bridge. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 AMFog advisory
As of 5:12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, traffic is moving normally with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. However, heavy fog has significantly reduced visibility on the bridge, so travel with caution by using low-beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times are normal, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:32 AMFog advisory
As of 4:42 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal travel times. Motorists should be aware of reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog and are advised to use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving normally, visibility is reduced due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:02 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge. Use caution while traveling by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. However, heavy fog has significantly reduced visibility, so maintain a safe following distance and keep headlights on low beam while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 AMFog advisory
As of 3:42 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, motorists should be aware of heavy fog resulting in reduced visibility across the span. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 AMFog advisory
As of 3:27 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, visibility is currently reduced due to heavy fog. Travel with caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, so it is important to use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge. While traffic flow is normal, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, there is currently heavy fog across the span resulting in reduced visibility.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction and travel times are normal. There is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 AMFog advisory
As of 2:12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, traffic is clear with no backups currently reported in either direction. Heavy fog is present on the bridge, resulting in significantly reduced visibility.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Travelers should use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 AMAll clear
As of 12:57 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th, there are currently no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
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