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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Midday Delays Peak at 27 Minutes Eastbound
Eastbound travel times peaked at 27 minutes at 12:00 PM as maintenance closures and a disabled vehicle pushed backups 3.5 miles to Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travelers faced delays reaching 4 miles back to Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road) by 3:17 PM. Both directions cleared by 6:57 PM with normal traffic flow for the remainder of the evening.
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- 11:52 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds as of Monday, July 27 at 11:52 PM.
For those planning to cross during the upcoming weekend, the best 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 - 10:52 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
As of Monday, July 27 at 10:52 PM, traffic is moving at normal speeds. For optimal travel over the upcoming 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 - 9:52 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 9:52 PM, traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
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 - 8:52 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 8:52 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
For weekend travel, 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:57 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 7:57 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal.
For those planning to travel over the weekend, 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:57 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 6:57 PM, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal 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 - 6:52 PMTraffic advisory
There are traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Monday, July 27 at 6:52 PM. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), which is 2.5 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:57 PMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 5:57 PM, there are no traffic delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and traffic is moving normally.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Otherwise, traffic across the bridge is moving normally with no delays as of Monday, July 27 at 5:42 PM. Three lanes are currently operating eastbound and two lanes are operating westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 5:32 PM, motorists traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to MD 404. On the Bay Bridge itself, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction, currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 5:17 PM, US 50 eastbound is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. While there are no delays at the bridge for westbound traffic, motorists traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to MD 404.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 5:02 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road). While there are no current delays for westbound traffic directly on the bridge, westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are encountering delays along US 50 and MD 404. The bridge is currently operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 4:47 PM, eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), about 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are also facing delays along US 50 prior to MD 404. Across the bridge itself, westbound traffic is clear with no delays, despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic setup.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 4:32 PM, eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic across the bridge is clear with no delays, though westbound drivers further out on the Eastern Shore will encounter delays along US 50 before Maryland 404.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Kate St. Clair Road), three miles before the Bay Bridge. On the Eastern Shore, westbound traffic on US 50 is delayed prior to MD 404. Westbound traffic crossing the bridge itself is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing traffic delays in both directions as of Monday, July 27 at 4:02 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), which is 0.6 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:01 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 4:01 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 3:17 PM, westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the Bay Bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, but the two right lanes remain open. Eastbound traffic is currently flowing smoothly with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:06 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 3:06 PM, westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road), roughly 3.2 miles from the bridge, with additional delays further back along US 50 prior to MD 404. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:53 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is delayed in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with backups extending 2.5 miles eastbound from Exit 30 (Whitehall Road) and 2.5 miles westbound from Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). As of Monday, July 27 at 2:53 PM, the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 3.5-mile delay starting at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road) with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays and two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 2:17 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 2:03 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 1:47 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Buschs Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 1:17 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 1:03 PM, eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 12:48 PM, there are traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is backed up starting 0.6 miles from the bridge at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass).
Listen to BaySpan - 12:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 12:33 PM, the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is delayed 2.5 miles starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road).
Listen to BaySpan - 12:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 12:18 PM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions.
Eastbound delays start 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), while westbound delays begin 2.5 miles back at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Currently, the left lane on the bridge is closed in preparation for two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 12:03 PM, both eastbound and westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge are experiencing delays extending 2.5 miles from the bridge.
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road) because the right lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle, leaving only the left lane open. Westbound delays begin at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road) where the left lane is closed for roadwork, leaving only the two right lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:48 AMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 11:48 AM, motorists on the Bay Bridge are experiencing delays in both directions due to roadwork closing the left lane.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is delayed starting 2.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Only the two right lanes are currently open across the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 AMTraffic advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently delayed in both directions due to roadwork. As of Monday, July 27 at 11:33 AM, eastbound traffic is backed up starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is also experiencing delays beginning 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38a (Duke Street). The left lane on the bridge is closed for maintenance, leaving the two right lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:18 AMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 11:18 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving without delays, despite a left lane closure on the bridge for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:03 AMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 11:03 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently experiencing no delays, although the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:53 AMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 10:52 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no delays, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:43 AMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 27 at 10:43 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), located one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving with no delays, though the left lane is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:43 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 9:43 AM, there are currently no backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally.
For upcoming 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 - 8:43 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 8:43 AM, traffic approaching the Bay Bridge is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. Westbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the bridge. Best recommended times for weekend 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 - 7:43 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 7:43 AM, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
For motorists planning weekend travel, the recommended 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. Drivers should maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:43 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with normal travel conditions as of Monday, July 27 at 6:43 AM.
For those planning travel 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.
- Sunday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:43 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 5:43 a.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing normally with no backups in either direction.
For drivers planning weekend travel, the 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., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:48 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 4:48 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic conditions are normal.
For those planning weekend travel, the best recommended times to cross are Friday before 10:00 AM and after 10:00 PM, Saturday before 7:00 AM and after 5:00 PM, and Sunday before 10:00 AM and after 10:00 PM.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:48 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times are normal. As of Monday, July 27 at 3:48 AM, motorists can expect standard travel conditions.
For 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 - 2:48 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups approaching in either direction.
For 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 - 1:48 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 1:48 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For 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 - 12:53 AMAll clear
As of Monday, July 27 at 12:52 AM, traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those planning weekend trips, the best travel times 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.
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