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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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Bay Bridge remained clear all day despite scheduled evening roadwork closures.
Traffic flowed smoothly across the Bay Bridge with no significant backups reported throughout the day. At 8:32 PM, the eastbound span closed for scheduled roadwork, shifting traffic into a two-way pattern on the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction. Off-bridge westbound delays toward the Severn River Bridge briefly reached Exit 30 at 8:22 AM and Exit 27 by 4:17 PM, but bridge travel times peaked at just 16 minutes eastbound at 3:00 PM and 13 minutes westbound at 8:00 PM.
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- 11:27 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 11:27 PM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally.
Due to roadwork, the eastbound bridge is closed. Traffic is operating in a two-way configuration on the westbound bridge with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 10:27 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic conditions are normal as of Tuesday, September 8 at 10:27 PM. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, leaving one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:32 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal as of Tuesday, September 8 at 9:32 PM.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is operating in a two-way configuration 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 / --:-- - 8:32 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving normally.
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 8:32 PM, the eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is operating in a two-way pattern 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 / --:-- - 8:11 PMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of Tuesday, September 8 at 8:10 PM. Traffic is running normally, with the bridge currently operating three lanes eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 7:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of Tuesday, September 8 at 7:12 PM. Westbound traffic continues to flow smoothly despite the bridge's left lane being closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction across the Bay Bridge as of Tuesday, September 8 at 6:11 PM. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:12 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 5:12 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, which is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travelers heading westbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:17 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction as of Tuesday, September 8 at 4:17 PM. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists traveling westbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays beginning at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of Tuesday, September 8 at 3:17 PM. Both eastbound and westbound lanes are flowing normally, though the westbound left lane is closed in preparation for two-way traffic operations.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:17 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal as of Tuesday, September 8 at 2:17 PM.
For upcoming 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 / --:-- - 1:22 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal as of Tuesday, September 8 at 1:22 PM.
For motorists 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 / --:-- - 12:22 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 12:22 PM, traffic is completely clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times running at normal levels.
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 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:22 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 11:22 AM, traffic is running normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For travelers planning ahead for the weekend, the recommended travel times to avoid delays 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 / --:-- - 10:22 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Tuesday, September 8 at 10:22 AM.
For those traveling this 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 / --:-- - 9:22 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 9:22 AM, traffic is moving normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For travel beyond the bridge, westbound motorists heading toward the Severn River Bridge will experience delays starting at Exit 29 (Cape Saint Claire Road), approximately 2.5 miles prior to the bridge.
For upcoming 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 / --:-- - 8:22 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 8:22 AM, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times across the span are normal.
Westbound motorists traveling toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 30, approximately three miles from the bridge.
For upcoming 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 / --:-- - 7:27 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with normal travel times as of Tuesday, September 8 at 7:27 AM.
For travelers planning ahead for the weekend, the recommended travel windows 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 / --:-- - 6:27 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 6:27 AM, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are running 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 / --:-- - 5:27 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 5:27 AM, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times running at normal durations.
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 / --:-- - 4:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel times as of Tuesday, September 8 at 4:27 AM.
For those planning weekend travel, the recommended crossing 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.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:27 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 3:27 AM, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
For motorists 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 / --:-- - 2:27 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with normal travel times as of Tuesday, September 8 at 2:27 AM.
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 / --:-- - 1:27 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 1:27 AM, traffic is completely clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times at normal levels.
For upcoming holiday travel, the best 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 / --:-- - 12:32 AMAll clear
As of Tuesday, September 8 at 12:32 AM, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel times.
For upcoming holiday travel, the recommended 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.
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