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Persistent heavy fog and morning debris drags impact Wednesday travel
Persistent heavy fog significantly reduced visibility for over seven hours, leading to sporadic delays and multiple traffic drags for debris removal in both directions. Eastbound congestion peaked at 9:47 a.m. with a three-mile backup starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), while westbound travel saw minor delays reaching Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge at 8:17 a.m. Normal operations resumed by 3:17 p.m. with a standard three-lane eastbound and two-lane westbound configuration.
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- 11:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups in either direction. If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to head out 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 - 10:17 PMAll clear
As of 10:27 PM on Wednesday, May 27th, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. To ensure the smoothest trip, travel is recommended before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on weekdays, and on Sundays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over the 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 - 8:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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 - 7:17 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday evening, traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
If you are planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to cross on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. For Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:17 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday evening, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday, May 27th at 5:27 p.m., there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travel times are normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, May 27th at 4:20 p.m., there are no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, May 27th at 3:27 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 PMAll 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 head out 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 - 2:02 PMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on or approaching the bridge. While travel times remain normal, motorists should be aware of significantly reduced visibility due to heavy fog. Keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles while traveling across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 PMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. There is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:33 PMFog advisory
As of 1:40 PM on Wednesday, May 27th, there are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is flowing normally, all westbound lanes are temporarily affected by a traffic drag for debris removal. Additionally, heavy fog has significantly reduced visibility on the bridge, so it is important to use low-beam headlights while traveling.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:17 PMFog advisory
Delays are currently building on US 50 starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge, as of 1:27 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27th. Visibility is significantly reduced due to heavy fog across the span. Use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles while traveling.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 PMFog advisory
As of 1:12 PM on Wednesday, May 27th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point due to heavy fog and reduced visibility on the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving at normal speeds.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 PMFog advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge, due to heavy fog and reduced visibility. Westbound traffic remains normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:32 PMFog advisory
As of Wednesday at 12:42 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups reported on or approaching the bridge in either direction. However, motorists should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 PMFog advisory
As of 12:27 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction. However, 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 - 12:02 PMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction as of 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, May 27th. While traffic flow is normal, visibility is reduced across the span due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. However, motorists should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:17 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 11:27 a.m. Wednesday, May 27th, traffic is moving at normal durations. Please be aware that heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:03 AMFog advisory
No backups are reported on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining at normal levels. Eastbound traffic is currently subject to a temporary traffic drag for debris removal across both lanes, though it is not resulting in delays. Drivers should exercise caution due to heavy fog and reduced visibility across the span, keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:47 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and travel times are holding at normal levels. However, drivers should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal for Wednesday morning. However, there is reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:17 AMFog advisory
As of 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27th, traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. However, heavy fog has resulted in reduced visibility across the span. Use caution while traveling by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with normal travel times and no backups in either direction. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, so keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:47 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Additionally, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:33 AMFog advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. Heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span, so keep your headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance. Westbound travel remains normal, though the left lane is closed on the bridge due to a disabled vehicle.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:18 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups in either direction. While the left lane is closed eastbound due to a disabled vehicle, it is not currently causing any delays. The most significant factor for travelers is heavy fog resulting in reduced visibility across the bridge; please ensure your headlights are on low beam.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:02 AMFog advisory
As of 9:12 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, though heavy fog has resulted in reduced visibility across the bridge. Drive with caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:32 AMFog advisory
Westbound delays currently start at Exit 27 approaching the Severn River Bridge, roughly a half-mile from the span. Traffic on the Bay Bridge remains clear with normal travel times in both directions. Be advised that visibility is significantly reduced across the bridge due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:17 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal durations. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Westbound travelers should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, please be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Use caution while traveling by keeping your headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:47 AMFog advisory
As of 7:57 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27th, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is flowing normally, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:32 AMFog advisory
As of 7:42 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic flow is currently normal, visibility on the bridge is reduced due to heavy fog.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:17 AMFog advisory
There are currently 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. Please exercise caution by keeping your headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no backups in either direction as of 7:12 a.m. Wednesday. There is currently heavy fog on the bridge causing reduced visibility.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:47 AMFog advisory
As of 6:57 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27th, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times are normal, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility on the bridge. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. 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 - 4:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal. For those planning trips over the upcoming weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. 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 - 2:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to avoid congestion 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 - 1:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling this 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 - 12:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning weekend travel, 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.
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