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Bay Bridge status history
Revisit a day on the bridge. Browse saved closures, traffic advisories, daily recaps, and BaySpan recordings. All dates and times are Eastern.
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Midday lane closures and disabled vehicle trigger delays in both directions
Overnight lane closures for roadwork maintained clear conditions, but afternoon disruptions created significant congestion. Eastbound delays peaked at 22 minutes between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, stretching three miles back to Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road) due to a disabled vehicle and roadwork. Westbound traffic faced backups up to 1.8 miles from Shopping Center Road around 1:00 PM and a brief surge to 19 minutes at 8:00 PM before clearing for the night.
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- 11:37 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally.
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 11:37 PM, travel conditions are clear. For those planning 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:42 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal.
For those planning 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:42 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing normally with no delays. Motorists are advised to stay on US 50.
For upcoming weekend travel, the best 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:42 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 8:42 PM, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
For those planning weekend travel, the best 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.
- Sunday: before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 8:32 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, located 6/10 of a mile from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is completely clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:22 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 8:22 PM, there are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. The two right lanes on the bridge are closed due to police activity, but both eastbound and westbound traffic continue to flow without delay.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:42 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 7:42 PM, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:42 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 6:42 PM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:42 PMAll clear
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of Tuesday, August 11 at 5:42 PM, traffic is flowing normally with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:42 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Tuesday, August 11 at 4:42 PM, traffic is flowing normally with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:42 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 3:42 PM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 3:27 PM, westbound US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37 at the Route 8 overpass, about 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic currently has no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), 1.5 miles before the bridge. Eastbound traffic has no delays. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound as of Tuesday, August 11 at 3:17 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 3:02 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), about 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge, with two lanes open. Eastbound traffic currently has no delays and is operating with three open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 2:47 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), six-tenths of a mile from the Bay Bridge, with two lanes open. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays, operating across three open lanes.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:37 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Kate St. Clair Road), about three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:22 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 2:22 PM, eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no delays, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 2:12 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays, although the left lane is closed on the bridge to prepare for two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 1:57 PM, eastbound motorists on the Bay Bridge are experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B (Kate St Clair Road), three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 1:42 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29b (Cape St. Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 1:27 PM, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up three miles from the bridge, starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently present in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Tuesday, August 11 at 1:17 PM. Eastbound traffic is experiencing backups starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), located one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Travelers on the Bay Bridge should expect delays in both directions.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile before the bridge, where a disabled vehicle has closed the left lane, leaving only the right lane open. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge, due to a right lane closure for road work, with the two left lanes remaining open.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 12:47 PM, traffic is experiencing delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge due to roadwork.
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), located one mile from the bridge. Westbound delays start at Exit 38A (Duke Street), located 1.5 miles from the bridge. On the bridge, the right lane is closed for roadwork, leaving the two left lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 12:32 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, even though the right lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:17 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 12:17 PM, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is flowing freely, and westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays despite a right lane closure for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:42 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 11:42 AM, traffic is flowing normally with no delays or backups in either direction. Westbound travel remains clear and on schedule despite the right lane being closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:42 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Tuesday, August 11 at 10:42 AM, traffic flow remains normal in both directions, though the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:27 AMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 10:27 AM, eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays, although the left lane is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:12 AMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 10:12 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, even though the left lane is closed on the bridge for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:12 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 9:12 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:12 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 8:12 AM, traffic approaching the Bay Bridge is clear in both directions, though westbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
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 / --:-- - 7:12 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 7:12 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
For those planning to 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:12 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 6:12 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:12 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Tuesday, August 11 at 5:12 a.m., travel times remain normal.
For those traveling over the upcoming weekend, the best 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge.
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 4:12 AM, traffic flow is normal with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer lane.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:12 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 3:12 AM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. As a result, traffic is currently operating with just one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of Tuesday, August 11 at 2:12 AM, traffic is flowing normally.
The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is currently sharing the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:12 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no backups or delays, and travel times are normal in both directions as of Tuesday, August 11 at 1:12 AM.
The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so traffic is sharing the westbound bridge with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed as a buffer lane.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow is normal.
As of Tuesday, August 11 at 12:12 AM, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Traffic is currently operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
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