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Eastbound Bay Bridge delays peaked at 50 minutes Sunday afternoon
Eastbound traffic experienced heavy midday delays between 11:22 AM and 4:12 PM, with queues stretching up to 3.5 miles back to Exit 29A (Busch's Frontage Road). Eastbound travel times peaked at 50 minutes at 1:00 PM, nearly double the typical 27-minute Sunday duration. Backups tapered to Exit 32 by 3:32 PM before clearing entirely by 4:12 PM, while westbound traffic remained free of delays all day despite a brief right-lane debris closure around 3:00 PM.
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- 11:57 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal as of Sunday, September 6 at 11:57 PM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to drive are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, the best travel windows are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:57 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, September 6 at 10:57 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over the holiday weekend, the recommended travel times are before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:02 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, September 6 at 10:02 PM, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For the holiday weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are at normal levels as of Sunday, September 6 at 9:02 PM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, or before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:02 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching or on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic conditions are running normally as of Sunday, September 6 at 8:02 PM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:07 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, September 6 at 7:07 PM, traffic is running normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no traffic backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel times as of Sunday, September 6 at 6:12 PM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal as of Sunday, September 6 at 5:12 PM. For those planning to travel later this evening, the recommended travel window for Sunday is after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is running at normal speeds as of Sunday, September 6 at 4:12 PM. For Sunday travel, the best recommended travel windows are before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 3:57 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 3:47 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the Bay Bridge. In contrast, westbound traffic is completely clear with no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 3:32 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 3:17 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 3:07 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 30, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently experiencing no delays, though the right lane on the bridge is closed due to debris.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 2:52 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:37 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29a (Busch Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is completely clear with no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 2:37 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:22 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Buschs Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 2:22 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 2:07 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is completely clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 1:52 PM, eastbound motorists are experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays reported.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:37 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 1:37 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 1:27 PM, eastbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 1:12 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is completely clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 12:57 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29a (Busch Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently free of delays, with normal travel conditions as of Sunday, September 6 at 12:42 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 12:32 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently free of delays and running normally.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 12:17 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays, and motorists are encouraged to stay on US 50.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. In contrast, westbound traffic remains completely clear with no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 12:02 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:52 AMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, September 6 at 11:52 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), approximately three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:37 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road), approximately three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 11:37 AM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:22 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is delayed beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), approximately three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 11:22 AM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:37 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, September 6 at 10:37 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel times.
For the holiday weekend, the best times to travel are Thursday and Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday and Monday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds as of Sunday, September 6 at 9:37 AM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 8:37 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, September 6 at 8:37 AM, traffic is flowing normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For the remainder of the holiday weekend, the recommended travel times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday and Monday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally as of Sunday, September 6 at 7:37 AM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal as of Sunday, September 6 at 6:37 AM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to drive are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, as well as before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel times as of Sunday, September 6 at 5:37 AM.
For holiday weekend travel, the recommended times to cross are before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving normally as of Sunday, September 6 at 4:37 AM.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:37 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, September 6 at 3:37 AM, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal.
For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, or before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally as of Sunday, September 6 at 2:37 AM.
For those traveling over the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, as well as before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travel is moving normally despite the right lane on the bridge being closed for debris, and westbound traffic is experiencing no delays as of Sunday, September 6 at 1:37 AM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with normal travel conditions as of Sunday, September 6 at 12:37 AM.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best travel times 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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