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Minor midday Eastbound delays and overnight wind warnings on US 50
Early morning wind warnings were active with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph through 6:17 AM before returning late in the evening at 11:18 PM. Eastbound US 50 traffic experienced midday delays peaking at 16 minutes from 11:48 AM to 1:02 PM, reaching back 1.5 miles to Exit 31 (Whitehall Road). Despite a left lane closure on the westbound span for roadwork and two-way traffic prep, westbound flow remained mostly normal, peaking at 13 minutes around 1:00 PM.
47 updates logged
- 11:48 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, wind warnings are active with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:32 PMWind advisory
There are currently no traffic delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge.
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile or wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:18 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. However, the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:18 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 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 - 9:18 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m., Saturday before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:18 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best recommended travel times are:
- Friday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:18 PMAll clear
Bay Bridge traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. Travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to end two-way traffic, it is not causing any backups.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:17 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, July 22 at 6:26 p.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge is moving smoothly with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:18 PMAll clear
Delays are present eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), about 1.9 miles from the bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge itself is clear in both directions, currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday, July 22 at 3:26 p.m., the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 PMAll clear
Bay Bridge traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday, July 22 at 2:26 p.m., travel times are normal with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:17 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday, July 22 at 1:26 p.m., the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays, even though the left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently flowing with no delays, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:48 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, although the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:48 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, July 22nd at 10:57 a.m., traffic is clear with no delays or backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow remains normal, though a left lane on the bridge is currently closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:47 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, July 22 at 9:57 a.m., there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow is normal. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly despite a left lane closure on the bridge for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:48 AMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, westbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best 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 - 7:48 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction.
If you are 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 - 6:48 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:03 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction.
As of Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:12 a.m., the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. A wind warning is currently in effect, with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:33 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving normally. However, the bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently flowing normally in both directions on the Bay Bridge. However, a wind warning is in effect with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:48 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. A wind warning is in effect with sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:33 AMWind advisory
There are currently no traffic delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Wednesday, July 22nd at 4:42 a.m.
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:03 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise extra caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is running normally with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers operating house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge.
A wind warning is actively in effect, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers operating house trailers, box trailers, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently normal with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge.
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays and traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions on the Bay Bridge. However, the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:48 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently normal with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction.
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:33 AMWind advisory
There are currently no traffic delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 AMWind advisory
There are currently no traffic delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal. However, a wind warning is in effect with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers operating house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles vulnerable to winds should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:48 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. However, the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise extra caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:18 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. A wind warning is currently in effect with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 AMWind advisory
There are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:18 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:03 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
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