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Heavy Friday Afternoon Delays Peak Eastbound with 9-Mile Backups
Eastbound delays peaked at a 9-mile backup reaching Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole) on Friday afternoon, pushing peak travel times to 28 minutes. Delays began building around 9:37 AM at Exit 29B, while a disabled vehicle briefly closed the right lane at 3:18 PM. Westbound traffic also experienced heavy congestion, backing up 6.6 miles to Exit 43A at 2:48 PM. Conditions normalized with three lanes open eastbound and two westbound by 7:02 PM.
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- 11:03 PMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 11:03 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
If you are traveling over the weekend, the best times to travel to avoid delays 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 - 10:03 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For optimal travel throughout the weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:03 PMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 9:03 PM, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For travel 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 - 8:02 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing normally with no delays in either direction. As of Friday, July 31 at 8:02 PM, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:02 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing normally with no delays in either direction as of Friday, July 31 at 7:02 PM. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 6:47 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound to handle the traffic. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays, operating with two open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 6:32 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway), 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic has no delays with two lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 6:17 PM, eastbound Bay Bridge traffic is experiencing delays starting 5.5 miles back at Exit 27 (Route 2 / Ritchie Highway). Three lanes are currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays, operating with two open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 6:03 PM, delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is backed up 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard), while westbound traffic is delayed 1.5 miles starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:53 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 5:53 PM, travelers on US 50 near the Bay Bridge are experiencing significant delays in both directions.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting nine miles from the bridge at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street), along with additional westbound delays on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404.
The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:38 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 5:38 PM, heavy traffic delays are impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound drivers face delays stretching nine miles back to Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole), with three lanes currently open eastbound. Westbound drivers are experiencing delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street) as well as further along US 50 on the Eastern Shore, with two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:23 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 5:23 PM, travelers are experiencing delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is backed up 9 miles from the bridge, starting at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is delayed starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street), with two lanes open. Additional westbound delays are present on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:08 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 5:08 PM, heavy delays are impacting traffic in both directions on the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound delays on US 50 currently begin 7.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard), with three lanes open eastbound. Westbound delays start 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street), with two lanes open westbound. Additionally, westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to MD 404.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:53 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions as of Friday, July 31 at 4:53 PM.
Eastbound traffic faces a nine-mile delay beginning at Exit 23 (Maryland 450 Parole). Westbound traffic is delayed starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street), with additional westbound delays further back along US 50 prior to Maryland 404 on the Eastern Shore. The bridge is currently operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:38 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are currently impacting both directions of US 50 near the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting nine miles from the bridge at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), six-tenths of a mile from the bridge, with additional westbound delays further back on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404. On the bridge, the left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, leaving the two right lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:23 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 4:23 PM, there are traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound delays start nine miles back at Exit 23 (Maryland 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is experiencing backups beginning at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), about 0.6 miles from the bridge, along with additional delays on US 50 prior to Maryland 404 on the Eastern Shore. Two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect, though bridge officials are monitoring conditions to adjust patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:08 PMTraffic advisory
Expect heavy delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, July 31 at 4:08 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard), which is 7.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), located 1.5 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound delays stretching along US 50 prior to MD 404 on the Eastern Shore. Two-way traffic operations are not currently active, but officials are monitoring conditions to adjust patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 3:58 PM, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile delay beginning at exit 24 (Maryland 70 / Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is delayed for 4 miles starting at exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), with additional westbound delays on US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 3:43 PM, heavy traffic delays are impacting both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is delayed starting 7.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 4.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), along with additional westbound delays on US 50 prior to MD 404. Two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 3:33 PM, there are heavy delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound US 50 traffic is backed up 7.5 miles from the bridge, beginning at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is backed up 4.5 miles, starting at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), with additional westbound delays further back on US 50 prior to MD 404 on the Eastern Shore. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:18 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing significant delays in both directions near the Bay Bridge. As of Friday, July 31 at 3:18 PM, eastbound US 50 traffic is delayed starting six miles back at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up 5.4 miles, with delays beginning at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. On the bridge itself, the right lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle, leaving only the two left lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:01 PMAll clear
There are heavy delays traveling eastbound on the Bay Bridge, with travel times currently taking around 27 minutes compared to the typical 13 minutes. Westbound traffic is moving relatively smoothly with only minor delays, taking about 13 minutes instead of the normal 9 minutes.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 2:48 PM, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 5.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 27 (Route 2 / Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is backed up 6.6 miles starting at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road), with additional westbound delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 404 on the Eastern Shore. Two-way traffic operations cannot be placed in effect at this time.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 2:33 PM, traffic is delayed in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound backups begin 5.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound backups begin 4.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge). Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 2:18 PM, traffic is experiencing delays in both directions on the Bay Bridge, as well as eastbound approaching the Severn River Bridge.
Eastbound delays on US 50 start at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound delays begin at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the bridge. Currently, the two right lanes are open on the bridge, while the left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic.
For those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), approximately 1.9 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 2:03 PM, motorists on the Bay Bridge are facing delays in both directions.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), 4 miles from the bridge. On the bridge itself, the two right lanes are open while the left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic. Additionally, eastbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from that bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 1:48 PM, travelers are facing delays in both directions on the Bay Bridge, as well as eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge.
Eastbound Bay Bridge traffic is delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the bridge, with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the bridge, with two lanes open. For those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 1:33 PM, traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays in both directions near the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays begin at Exit 39b (MD 552 Dominion Road), about 3.2 miles from the bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Additionally, eastbound travel toward the Severn River Bridge is delayed starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:18 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is delayed in both directions on the Bay Bridge as well as eastbound near the Severn River Bridge.
As of Friday, July 31 at 1:18 PM, eastbound Bay Bridge traffic is backed up starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Additionally, eastbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 1:03 PM, motorists are experiencing traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays start at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. The bridge is currently running three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Additionally, eastbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), which is roughly 3.1 miles from that bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge currently has no delays, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, eastbound drivers traveling toward the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:48 AMAll clear
Traffic across the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction, operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound as of Friday, July 31 at 11:48 AM. However, eastbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), approximately 1.9 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 AMTraffic advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. For those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), approximately 1.9 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:18 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 11:17 AM, eastbound travelers face delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with two lanes open and no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:03 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 11:02 AM, eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays. Bridge operations are running with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:48 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 10:47 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:33 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 10:32 AM, eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays, operating with two open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:18 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 10:17 AM, eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting three miles back at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic currently has no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:03 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 10:02 AM, eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), roughly three miles before the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays. There are presently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:53 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 9:52 AM, eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Buschs Frontage Road), about 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays, and two lanes are currently open.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:38 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, July 31 at 9:37 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing with no delays, despite a left lane closure to prepare for two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:58 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 8:58 AM, there are no delays or backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound, despite the westbound left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:03 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, and before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:03 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 7:03 AM, traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
Best recommended travel times for the weekend 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 - 6:03 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 6:03 a.m., there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
The best recommended times to travel over the weekend 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 - 5:53 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups 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 - 4:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving normally, but the westbound span is closed for road work. Consequently, traffic is running in a two-way pattern with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:52 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 3:52 AM, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, so traffic is currently operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:53 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 2:52 AM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, with traffic operating in a two-way configuration of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:57 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal as of Friday, July 31 at 1:57 AM. Due to roadwork closing the westbound bridge, traffic is operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. 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 - 12:03 AMAll clear
As of Friday, July 31 at 12:02 AM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally, but the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, reducing travel to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
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