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Midday congestion brings dual-direction delays on Saturday
Travelers faced peak delays in both directions during the early afternoon, with eastbound travel times reaching 30 minutes by 3:00 p.m. due to a 3.5-mile backup stretching to Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound commuters encountered earlier delays beginning around 12:47 p.m., backing up 4.5 miles from Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41), and peaking at 15 minutes of travel time. The bridge operated with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound during the high-volume periods, before clearing in both directions by 7:02 p.m.
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- 11:02 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with normal travel times in both directions.
To avoid delays during 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. For general weekend planning, the best travel windows 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. Motorists are encouraged to stay on US 50 in either direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:57 PMAll clear
As of Saturday, July 11 at 9:07 p.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:52 PMAll clear
As of Saturday, July 11th at 7:02 p.m., there are no traffic 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 Saturdays before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., and Sundays before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
On Saturday, July 11th at 4:57 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 38A (Duke Street), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic currently has no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:43 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is experiencing traffic delays in both directions as of Saturday, July 11th at 2:50 PM. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is delayed for 2.5 miles starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road).
Listen to BaySpan - 12:38 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, July 11th at 12:47 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41), which is 4.5 miles from the bridge, as well as along US 50 and Route 213 on the Eastern Shore.
Eastbound traffic is currently free of delays and moving normally. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of Saturday, July 11 at 10:42 AM, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:27 AMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, July 11th, at 8:37 a.m., eastbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently experiencing no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:22 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently normal with no delays in either direction.
For those traveling over 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. Motorists are advised to remain on US 50 when approaching the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 AMAll clear
As of Saturday, July 11th at 4:27 a.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
For those traveling over the remainder of the weekend, the best times to drive are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal, clear speeds.
For those traveling over the 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 - 12:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal rates.
For those traveling this 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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