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EB delays reached 9 miles Thursday as wind warnings prevented two-way ops
Westbound traffic saw midday backups peaking at 4.5 miles to Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge) around 3:18 PM before clearing. Eastbound delays stretched up to 9 miles back to Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole) during the evening commute as sustained 30-39 mph winds blocked two-way traffic operations. Traffic normalized by 8:22 PM, though full wind restrictions briefly banned house and empty box trailers at 9:22 PM due to 40-49 mph winds.
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- 11:53 PMAll clear
There are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel conditions are normal as of Thursday, August 20 at 11:52 PM.
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 / --:-- - 10:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or 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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:42 PMWind advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 10:42 PM, there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge.
The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:32 PMWind advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 10:32 PM, there are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:17 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic conditions are normal as of Thursday, August 20 at 10:17 PM.
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:07 PMWind advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 10:07 PM, there are no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving normally.
A wind warning is in effect with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:52 PMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, August 20 at 9:52 PM.
The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:37 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally as of Thursday, August 20 at 9:37 PM. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:22 PMWind advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 9:22 PM, traffic is clear with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge.
Wind restrictions are currently in place due to sustained winds between 40 and 49 mph. Under these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are prohibited from crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:22 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, August 20 at 8:22 PM. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:07 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. As of Thursday, August 20 at 8:07 PM, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:57 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Buschs Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound as of Thursday, August 20 at 7:57 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 7:42 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Buschs Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently free of delays, though the bridge's left lane is closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic operations, which cannot be implemented at this time.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:28 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), approximately 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:13 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 7:12 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), approximately 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic is currently moving with no delays, even though the bridge's left lane is closed due to the discontinuation of two-way operations, which cannot be put into effect at this time.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 6:57 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 / Ritchie Highway), roughly 5.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed and two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 6:42 PM, eastbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 / Ritchie Highway), approximately 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. Two-way traffic operations cannot be placed in effect at this time, though bridge officials are actively monitoring conditions to adjust patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:28 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 6:28 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 / Ritchie Highway), approximately 5.5 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal.
The bridge is currently under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, and drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to use caution. Two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Severn River Bridge, six miles from the Bay Bridge.
As of Thursday, August 20 at 6:12 PM, the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Additionally, two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 5:58 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing major delays beginning at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Blvd), approximately 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, with backups also starting at Exit 23 (MD 450) toward the Severn River Bridge.
The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to use caution, and two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:43 PMWind advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 5:43 PM, significant delays are impacting eastbound US 50, stretching from Exit 23 (MD 450) through the Severn River Bridge, roughly 6 miles ahead of the Bay Bridge.
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph, and two-way traffic operations are currently suspended. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other high-profile vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing heavy delays starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), approximately 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. For those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, backups also begin around 3.1 miles out at Exit 23 (MD 450).
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph, preventing two-way traffic operations from being implemented. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:23 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 5:22 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 29A (Buschs Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travelers will also encounter backups heading toward the Severn River Bridge, beginning at Exit 23 (MD 450), roughly 3.1 miles out.
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:08 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 5:08 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), roughly 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additionally, eastbound motorists heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter backups starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way operations.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:54 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 4:54 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additional eastbound delays toward the Severn River Bridge begin at Exit 23 (MD 450), about 3.1 miles away. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole), roughly nine miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Thursday, August 20 at 4:42 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 4:27 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole), approximately 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is completely clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 4:17 PM, eastbound US 50 is experiencing heavy delays starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard), approximately 7.5 miles before the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no delays, although the westbound left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations, which are not currently in effect.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, August 20 at 4:02 PM, eastbound US 50 traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard), approximately 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed in preparation for two-way traffic operations, which are not currently in effect.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:48 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently present in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up six miles starting at the Severn River Bridge, and westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass (approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge). Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time, though officials are monitoring conditions to adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:33 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting traffic in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, August 20 at 3:33 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway), which is 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge and approximately half a mile from the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:18 PMTraffic advisory
Expect delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, August 20 at 3:18 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles from the bridge, starting at Exit 29A (Busch's Frontage Road). In addition, eastbound motorists traveling toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile before the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning 4.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge).
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), roughly four miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving without delays. As of Thursday, August 20 at 3:02 PM, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:33 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), four miles from the Bay 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 / --:-- - 2:18 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Thursday, August 20 at 2:17 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Thursday, August 20 at 2:02 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Current bridge operations have three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Thursday, August 20 at 1:47 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound as of Thursday, August 20 at 1:17 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road (1.8 miles from the bridge), with two lanes currently open. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays and three lanes operating as of Thursday, August 20 at 1:02 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with two lanes open westbound and three lanes open eastbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road (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 as of Thursday, August 20 at 12:47 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road (1.8 miles from the bridge). Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays as of Thursday, August 20 at 12:32 PM. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:18 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently present in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, August 20 at 12:17 PM. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:03 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently reported in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, August 20 at 12:02 PM. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge, with three lanes open. Westbound traffic is backed up beginning at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge, with two lanes currently operating.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 11:02 AM, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling this 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 / --:-- - 10:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 10:02 AM, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel times.
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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:03 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 9:02 AM, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those planning weekend travel, 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 / --:-- - 8:03 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 8:02 AM, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For travel this 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 / --:-- - 7:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 7:02 AM, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
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 recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups on the Bay Bridge or its approaches in either direction as of Thursday, August 20 at 6:02 AM.
For those planning travel later this 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 / --:-- - 5:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 5:02 AM, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal.
For weekend travel, 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 / --:-- - 4:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 4:02 AM, traffic is clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is currently alternating on the westbound bridge with one lane open eastbound, one lane open westbound, and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:02 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving normally in both directions as of Thursday, August 20 at 3:02 AM.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. All traffic is currently using the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane eastbound, one lane westbound, and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is clear with normal travel times and no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, August 20 at 2:02 AM. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is operating in a two-way configuration on the westbound span with one lane open eastbound, one lane open westbound, and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:02 AMAll clear
Traffic on and approaching the Bay Bridge is clear with normal travel times and no backups or delays.
As of Thursday, August 20 at 1:02 AM, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is currently running on the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction, and the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:03 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, August 20 at 12:02 AM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving normally.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is currently operating on the westbound bridge with one lane open eastbound, one lane open westbound, and the center lane closed as a buffer.
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