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Smooth sailing across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Tuesday.
The Bay Bridge experienced clear conditions and free-flowing traffic all day on Tuesday, August 4. Overnight two-way traffic configurations and daytime right-lane closures for maintenance caused no significant delays. The only minor congestion noted was off-bridge eastbound near Exit 23 (MD 450) around 4:42 PM, but bridge travel times peaked at just 13 minutes eastbound and 9 minutes westbound.
23 updates logged
- 11:57 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 11:57 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic conditions are normal.
If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best recommended travel times 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:57 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 10:57 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal.
For those planning to travel over the 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:57 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 9:57 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds.
For optimal travel times this weekend, consider crossing during these hours:
- 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:57 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 8:57 PM, there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is flowing normally.
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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:57 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 7:57 PM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge 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.
- Sunday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:56 PMAll clear
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of Tuesday, August 4 at 5:56 PM, the bridge is operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:57 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction, operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. However, eastbound drivers traveling toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 4:42 PM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
However, motorists traveling eastbound past the bridge toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:41 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction. As of Tuesday, August 4 at 3:41 PM, the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:42 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 2:41 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:42 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 12:42 PM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is flowing normally with no delays or backups in either direction. The right lane on the bridge is currently closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:42 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 11:42 AM, traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travel, despite the right lane on the bridge being closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:42 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 10:42 AM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction. Travel times are standard for both eastbound and westbound commuters, despite a right lane closure on the bridge due to roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:42 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 9:42 AM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is completely clear with no delays or backups in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds, though travelers heading westbound should note that the right bridge lane is currently closed for road work.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:42 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 8:42 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing normally.
For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross 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.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:47 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 7:47 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
For those planning ahead 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Tuesday, August 4 at 6:47 AM.
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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:47 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 5:47 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic conditions are normal. Drivers should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent rear-end collisions.
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.
- Sunday: Before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Tuesday, August 4 at 4:47 AM. The westbound right lane on the bridge is currently closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic, but travel times remain at normal conditions.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:47 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 4 at 3:47 AM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving normally in both directions.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is currently operating on the westbound bridge with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer lane.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:52 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so traffic is sharing the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:52 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is currently operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:57 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds. As of Tuesday, August 4 at 12:57 AM, the bridge is operating with only one eastbound lane and one westbound lane. The eastbound bridge is completely closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.
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