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Eastbound crash triggers 4.5-mile backup and dual-direction delays Monday
An eastbound crash at approximately 11:27 a.m. blocked the left lane, triggering a peak backup of 4.5 miles to Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive) and pushing eastbound travel times to 31 minutes. Westbound delays also developed between 12:12 p.m. and 2:22 p.m., peaking at 3.2 miles back to Exit 39b (Dominion Road) with travel times reaching 19 minutes. All delays cleared and normal traffic flow resumed in both directions by 4:22 p.m. with three eastbound and two westbound lanes open.
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- 11:17 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20 at 11:26 p.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal, expected speeds.
For those planning ahead, the best weekend travel times 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 - 10:17 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20th at 10:26 p.m., there are currently no backups and traffic is flowing normally in both directions approaching the Bay Bridge.
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 - 9:17 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal, delay-free speeds.
For those planning weekend travel, 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 - 8:17 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20 at 8:26 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, meaning traffic is flowing normally.
For those planning to travel 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 - 7:17 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20 at 7:26 p.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flow moving normally.
For those planning to travel over the upcoming 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 - 6:17 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20th at 6:26 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:17 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Monday, July 20th at 5:26 p.m. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound, and travel times are normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:22 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20 at 4:31 p.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. Currently, there are three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20th at 4:16 PM, eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, with normal travel times. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20th at 4:01 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:37 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20th at 3:46 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting three miles from the bridge at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road).
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing no delays, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:22 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20th at 3:31 p.m., eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), which is three miles from the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic is currently free of delays and moving normally, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20th at 3:16 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), which is three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently free of delays and moving normally.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20 at 3:01 PM, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road), which is three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:22 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays in both directions.
As of Monday, July 20th at 2:31 p.m., eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 30, which is 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20th at 2:21 PM, there are traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. 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 Shopping Center Road, located 1.8 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:57 PMTraffic advisory
There are currently delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road), which is 2.5 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:42 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 1.5 miles starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31). Westbound traffic is backed up for 3.2 miles starting at Dominion Road (Exit 39b, Maryland 552).
Listen to BaySpan - 1:27 PMTraffic advisory
On Monday, July 20th at 1:36 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 3.2 miles from the bridge at Exit 39B (Maryland 552, Dominion Road). This backup is due to the left lane on the bridge being closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:12 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge.
As of Monday, July 20th at 1:21 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 39b (Maryland 552/Dominion Road), which is 3.2 miles from the bridge.
Currently, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 20th at 1:06 p.m., motorists are experiencing delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic delays begin three miles from the bridge at Exit 29 B (Kate St Clair Road). Westbound traffic delays begin 3.2 miles from the bridge at Exit 39b (Maryland 552 Dominion Road). Currently, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:42 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing traffic delays in both directions.
Eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles, starting at Exit 29 B (Kate St Clair Road), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is delayed for two and a half miles, starting at Exit 39 A (Castle Marina Road), with two lanes currently open.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:27 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. There are currently three eastbound lanes open. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, located 1.8 miles from the bridge, with two westbound lanes currently open. Additionally, travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:12 PMTraffic advisory
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are currently experiencing traffic delays.
As of Monday, July 20th at 12:21 p.m., eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), which is 4.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, which is 0.6 miles from the bridge. Currently, there are three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:57 AMIssue reported
Eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing significant delays starting 4.5 miles from the bridge at exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive) due to a crash. Only the right lane is open on the eastbound bridge because of the accident. Westbound traffic is currently experiencing no delays, though the left lane is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing heavy delays starting 3.5 miles back at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road) due to a crash. Only the right lane is currently open on the eastbound bridge because the left lane is blocked. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays, although the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadworks.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:27 AMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the bridge, due to a crash that has closed the left lane. Currently, only the right lane is open for eastbound travelers. Westbound traffic is experiencing no delays and is flowing normally, although the left lane on that side is closed for roadworks.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:27 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20 at 10:37 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The westbound left lane on the bridge is closed for road work, but this is not causing any delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, though westbound travelers will encounter delays starting at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge (approximately half a mile from the bridge).
For those planning weekend travel, the best times to go 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 - 8:27 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20th at 8:37 a.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
However, motorists traveling westbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at exit 28, which is approximately one mile from the bridge.
For those planning weekend travel, the recommended times to drive 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 - 7:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally.
For those planning weekend travel, the best times to go 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 - 6:27 AMAll clear
Currently, traffic is flowing normally with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Monday, July 20th at 6:37 a.m.
For those planning to travel over the 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.
- Sunday: before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:27 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20 at 5:37 a.m., there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing normally.
For those planning weekend travel, 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:27 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20th at 4:37 a.m., there are currently no backups in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic flowing normally.
For those planning trips 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally. As of Monday, July 20 at 3:37 a.m., the westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is operating with one lane in each direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:27 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 20 at 2:37 a.m., there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic flowing normally.
The westbound bridge is closed for road work. Because of this closure, traffic is currently restricted to one lane westbound and one lane eastbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, with traffic currently operating in a two-way configuration of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds as of Monday, July 20th at 12:37 a.m. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is currently operating with one lane westbound and one lane eastbound.
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