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Revisit a day on the bridge. Browse saved closures, traffic advisories, daily recaps, and BaySpan recordings. All dates and times are Eastern.
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Eastbound afternoon delays peak at 3.5 miles on Sunday
Eastbound travelers faced the heaviest congestion of the day between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with eastbound delays peaking at 31 minutes around 2:00 p.m. and extending 3.5 miles back to Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic saw minor delays starting at 3:38 p.m., backing up 0.6 miles to Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass). All delays cleared by 7:18 p.m., though late-night maintenance closed the eastbound left lane and two westbound right lanes with no resulting backups.
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- 11:28 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, July 12th at 11:37 p.m., there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
Eastbound traffic is flowing normally despite the left lane being closed for roadwork. Westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays, even though the two right lanes are closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:23 PMAll clear
As of Sunday evening, there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, indicating normal traffic conditions.
For those planning weekend travel, the recommended times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:18 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with normal travel times in both directions. Motorists are encouraged to stay on US 50. To avoid delays, the best times to travel during the weekend are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:28 PMTraffic advisory
There are traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Sunday, July 12th at 4:37 p.m.
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), located 0.6 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:38 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is experiencing traffic delays in both directions as of Sunday, July 12th at 3:47 p.m.
Eastbound delays begin 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 6/10 of a mile from the bridge at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass). Travelers are advised to remain on US 50 in both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
On Sunday, July 12th at 1:42 p.m., eastbound travelers are facing delays starting 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 12 at 1:17 p.m., eastbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 12th at 12:42 p.m., eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:32 AMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 12, at 11:42 a.m., eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently free of delays, with normal travel conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
The best times to travel during the weekend 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 - 7:22 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, July 12th at 7:32 a.m., there are no traffic backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are currently normal.
To avoid delays during the weekend, the recommended 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. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:17 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, July 12 at 5:27 p.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
For the best weekend travel times, plan to travel on Fridays before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m., 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 - 3:12 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with normal travel times in both directions as of Sunday, July 12 at 3:22 a.m. Motorists are advised to remain on US 50.
For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:07 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, July 12th at 1:17 a.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
For the best weekend travel experience, the recommended 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.
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