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Chesapeake Bay Bridge delays peak with 9-mile eastbound backup July 23
Early wind warnings recorded sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph until 2:11 AM. Around 1:00 PM, a crash on the westbound span closed two lanes, triggering a 4-mile backup to Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). An afternoon eastbound backup reached 9 miles back to Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole) between 3:32 PM and 5:12 PM, pushing travel times to a peak of 28 minutes. Conditions cleared by 6:37 PM before late night roadwork reduced westbound traffic to one lane at 11:37 PM.
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- 11:37 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, with traffic restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:37 PMAll clear
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 10:47 p.m., there are no delays or backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly, and westbound traffic is experiencing no delays despite the closure of the two right lanes for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:38 PMAll clear
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 9:47 p.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups reported in either direction.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:37 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction.
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 8:47 p.m., vehicles are experiencing normal travel conditions both eastbound and westbound. On the westbound bridge, the left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, but travel times remain unaffected.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:37 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. As of Thursday, July 23rd at 7:47 p.m., the bridge is operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:37 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound, with travel times matching typical conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:23 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), located one mile from the Bay Bridge. Drivers traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will also encounter delays starting at Exit 24 (Rao Boulevard), approximately 1.9 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving without delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:08 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the Bay Bridge. Travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge also face delays beginning at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), roughly 1.9 miles away. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. Lane configurations are set to three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:43 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound US 50 traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the Bay Bridge.
Travelers moving eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge also face delays beginning at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays.
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 5:50 PM, the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:28 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road), 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additional eastbound delays are present approaching the Severn River Bridge, beginning 3.1 miles back at Exit 23 (MD 450). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 9 miles from the bridge at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole). Westbound traffic is currently clear with normal travel conditions. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 5:12 p.m., eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays starting nine miles from the Bay Bridge at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Bridge operations currently have three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 4:57 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 9-mile delay starting at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. Bridge operations have three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 4:42 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 9-mile delay starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450/Parole). 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 - 4:18 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 9 miles from the bridge at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 4:12 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450 Parole), nine miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays across two open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole), creating a nine-mile backup to the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays with a nine-mile backup starting at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole). Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no delays. Current bridge operations are running three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23 at 3:27 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 7.5 miles back from the Bay Bridge at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Blvd). Westbound traffic currently has no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23 at 3:12 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge at exit 24 (Maryland 70), where three lanes are currently open. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays across two open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:48 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at the Severn River Bridge, six miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays and is moving normally, despite a left lane closure for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:34 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting six miles from the bridge at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23 at 2:27 p.m., there are significant traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 6-mile backup starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up 4 miles starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road).
Listen to BaySpan - 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing significant delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at the Severn River Bridge (6 miles from the bridge), while westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 48, South Piney Creek Road (4 miles from the bridge).
Listen to BaySpan - 1:48 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently delayed in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, July 23rd at 1:57 p.m. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 5.5 miles, starting at Exit 27 (Route 2, Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 4-mile delay beginning at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road).
Listen to BaySpan - 1:33 PMTraffic advisory
There are traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound traffic is backed up four miles starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road).
Listen to BaySpan - 1:18 PMIssue reported
Heavy traffic delays are currently affecting both directions on the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic is backed up 3.2 miles starting at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road) due to a crash that has closed the two left lanes, leaving only the right lane open. Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 30.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 PMIssue reported
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing heavy delays due to a crash on the westbound span.
Westbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), as the two left lanes on the bridge are closed and only the right lane remains open. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road). Travel times are significantly higher than normal in both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing delays in both directions on the Bay Bridge due to a crash that has closed the center lane. Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the bridge. Westbound delays start at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Only the two outside lanes remain open at this time.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is delayed in both directions on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound US 50 delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), which is one mile from the bridge, with three lanes currently open. Westbound delays begin at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge, with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:18 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays in both directions.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge.
The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:08 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 12:17 p.m., delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), 2.5 miles from the bridge, with three lanes open. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge, with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:53 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additional eastbound delays begin at Exit 27, about 1.5 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:38 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound US 50 is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), located 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic heading toward the Severn River Bridge is also delayed beginning at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. The bridge is currently running three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:22 AMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23 at 11:30 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 4.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound traffic currently has no delays. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:07 AMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 11:17 a.m., eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing heavy delays, with backups starting 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Three lanes are open eastbound. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays across two open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:52 AMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 11:02 a.m., eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving with no delays, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:37 AMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23 at 10:47 a.m., eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting three miles back at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays, despite the left lane being closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:22 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting three miles back from the bridge at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic has no delays and is moving normally, despite a left lane closure for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:08 AMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, July 23 at 10:17 a.m., eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, roughly 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays and is flowing normally, despite a left lane closure on the bridge for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:53 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no delays, despite the left lane being closed on the bridge for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:38 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:12 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing normally in both directions with no delays. Motorists approaching the bridge in either direction should remain on US 50.
For weekend travel, the best recommended 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.
- Sunday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:13 AMAll clear
Traffic approaching the Bay Bridge is currently clear in both directions, though westbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 27 (approximately half a mile from the bridge).
Recommended weekend travel times:
- 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 - 7:13 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 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 - 6:12 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 6:20 a.m., traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
Best recommended travel times for the upcoming weekend:
- 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 - 5:13 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over the weekend, the recommended travel 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 - 4:13 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, July 23 at 4:20 AM, traffic is currently clear with normal travel times and no backups in either direction.
For those traveling this 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 - 3:13 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction.
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.
- Sunday: before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:11 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing normally in both directions. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are at standard durations with no delays reported.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:57 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
As of Thursday, July 23rd at 2:07 a.m., wind warnings are active with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:42 AMWind advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing normally with no delays in either direction. A wind warning is in effect due to sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph, so house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:27 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 wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction.
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 exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:04 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 - 12:48 AMWind advisory
There are currently 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 wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:32 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 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving normally.
A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers operating house trailers, box trailers, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally 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. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
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