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Midday Eastbound Delays Peak at 20 Minutes on Bay Bridge
Traffic on Wednesday, August 12 was heaviest during the early afternoon. Eastbound travel times peaked at 20 minutes around 1:00 PM, creating a 3-mile backup that stretched to Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic encountered delays between 3:02 PM and 4:37 PM, backing up 1.8 miles to Shopping Center Road and Exit 38A. By 10:07 PM, the eastbound bridge closed for overnight roadwork, shifting traffic to single-lane two-way operations on the westbound span.
37 updates logged
- 11:07 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge.
The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. As a result, traffic is running entirely on the westbound bridge, which is currently operating with one eastbound lane, one westbound lane, and a closed center buffer lane.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:07 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 10:07 PM, there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow is normal.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge, while the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:07 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 9:07 PM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel are moving at normal speeds, even with the two left lanes closed to discontinue two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:07 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Wednesday, August 12 at 8:07 PM. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are flowing normally, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:07 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 7:07 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, with travel times running at normal levels.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:07 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 6:07 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 / --:-- - 5:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 5:52 PM, there are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes currently open. However, eastbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:52 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 4:52 PM, traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction, currently operating with three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes. However, eastbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 24 (Rao Boulevard), approximately 1.9 miles before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:37 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 4:37 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are currently no delays traveling eastbound. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:22 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting 1.5 miles back at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Eastbound traffic currently has no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Wednesday, August 12 at 4:22 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles before the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 3:47 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge, where two lanes are currently open. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays and three lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 3:32 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, located 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 3:17 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. There are currently no delays for eastbound travelers. Bridge lanes are set to three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 3:02 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:12 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 2:12 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. There are currently three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 1:57 PM, eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Three lanes are currently operating eastbound. Westbound traffic has no delays, with two lanes currently open.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:37 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with two lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, though the right lane on the eastbound bridge is closed due to a disabled vehicle.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 1:07 PM, eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B (Kate St Clair Road), three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 12:52 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing no delays, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:37 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 12:37 PM, eastbound traffic 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 / --:-- - 12:22 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 12:22 PM, eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing freely with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 12:12 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently experiencing no delays and moving normally, although the right lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:57 AMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 11:57 AM, eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 30, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, despite the right lane on the bridge being closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 11:42 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (2.5 miles from the bridge). Westbound traffic currently has no delays, despite a right lane closure on the bridge for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:27 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic currently has no delays, even though the right lane is closed for roadwork as of Wednesday, August 12 at 11:27 AM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:27 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday, August 12 at 10:27 AM, traffic is moving normally, though westbound motorists should note that the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:32 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 9:32 a.m., 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 10:00 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:32 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 8:32 a.m., traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
If you are traveling this coming 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 / --:-- - 7:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, indicating normal travel conditions as of Wednesday, August 12 at 7:37 a.m.
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 / --:-- - 6:37 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 6:37 a.m., 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 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:37 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 5:37 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those planning to travel over the upcoming 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 / --:-- - 4:37 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 4:37 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal.
For upcoming weekend travel, the best times to cross the bridge 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:37 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 3:37 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.
For 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:37 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 2:37 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally.
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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:37 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction.
For those traveling 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:37 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 12:37 AM, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal.
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.
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