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Overnight wind warnings and brief midday delays near Sandy Point on Thursday
A wind warning remained in effect from midnight until 5:02 AM with sustained speeds of 30 to 39 mph, though spans remained open without restrictions. The bridge saw minor delays just after noon, when eastbound traffic backed up approximately one mile from Exit 32 (Sandy Point) between 12:02 PM and 12:37 PM while preparing for two-way operations. Afternoon eastbound delays from 4:28 PM to 6:18 PM were confined to Exit 27 approaching the Severn River Bridge, leaving Bay Bridge spans clear.
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- 11:33 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently running normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Thursday, September 10 at 11:33 PM.
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 / --:-- - 10:33 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal as of Thursday, September 10 at 10:33 PM.
For motorists planning weekend trips, the best 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 / --:-- - 9:33 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally as of Thursday, September 10 at 9:33 PM.
For those traveling this upcoming 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 / --:-- - 8:33 PMAll clear
There are currently no traffic backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel moving normally as of Thursday, September 10 at 8:33 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 / --:-- - 7:33 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 Thursday, September 10 at 7:33 PM.
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 / --:-- - 6:33 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction along the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 6:32 PM. Travel conditions are normal, with the bridge operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:18 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Thursday, September 10 at 6:17 PM, the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
For travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 6:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 6:03 PM, traffic across the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction, with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. However, motorists traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 5:48 PM, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, which is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. However, motorists traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays beginning at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 5:32 PM, traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, which is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. For drivers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:22 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic across the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction as of Thursday, September 10 at 5:22 PM.
The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound, and travel times are normal. However, for motorists traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 5:07 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 5:07 PM, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, which is operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. However, motorists traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays beginning at Exit 27, approximately half a mile before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 4:57 PM, eastbound delays begin at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic across the Bay Bridge itself is moving normally with no delays in either direction, with two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 4:42 PM, traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, which is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays beginning at Exit 27, roughly half a mile before the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:28 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 27, roughly half a mile from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic across the Bay Bridge itself is running normally with no delays in either direction, operating with three open lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound as of Thursday, September 10 at 4:27 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:31 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction across the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 3:31 PM. Travel times are normal, with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:33 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 2:33 PM. Normal travel conditions are in effect, with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 1:32 PM. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:37 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction across the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 12:37 PM. Travel conditions are normal, with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:22 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 12:22 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving with no delays, though the bridge's left lane is closed in preparation for two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 12:12 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently free of delays and moving normally.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the Bay Bridge. In contrast, westbound lanes are clear with no delays as of Thursday, September 10 at 12:02 PM.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 11:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, September 10 at 11:02 AM, traffic is clear with normal travel times and no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling this upcoming 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 / --:-- - 10:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 10:02 AM. Eastbound traffic is moving normally, and westbound traffic is experiencing no delays despite an active right lane closure for roadwork.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 9:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is running normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Thursday, September 10 at 9:02 AM.
For those planning 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 / --:-- - 8:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, September 10 at 8:02 AM, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
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 / --:-- - 7:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal as of Thursday, September 10 at 7:02 AM.
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 / --:-- - 6:02 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear and moving at normal speeds in both directions.
For those planning to travel over the upcoming 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
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching or crossing the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal as of Thursday, September 10 at 5:02 AM.
For those traveling this upcoming 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 / --:-- - 4:47 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally as of Thursday, September 10 at 4:47 AM.
The bridge is currently 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 / --:-- - 4:32 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is running normally.
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 / --:-- - 4:17 AMWind advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 4:17 AM, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic conditions are normal.
A wind warning is currently 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 when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 4:07 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Thursday, September 10 at 4:07 AM, with traffic moving at normal speeds. 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 while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:52 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction.
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 / --:-- - 3:37 AMWind advisory
There are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving normally as of Thursday, September 10 at 3:37 AM.
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 are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:27 AMWind advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 3:27 AM, traffic is clear with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction.
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 are advised to exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 3:12 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 3:12 AM.
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 / --:-- - 2:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with 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. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:42 AMWind advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 2:42 AM, there are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds.
A wind warning is currently in effect for the bridge due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers operating house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:27 AMWind advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 2:27 AM, there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
A wind warning is currently in effect 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.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 2:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, September 10 at 2:17 AM. A wind warning is in effect with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph, and 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 / --:-- - 2:02 AMWind advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 2:02 AM, traffic is clear with no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction.
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 / --:-- - 1:47 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. 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 exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:32 AMWind advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 1:32 AM, there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, with travel times at normal levels. A wind warning is currently in effect with sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 1:17 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. 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 / --:-- - 1:07 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is running at normal travel times as of Thursday, September 10 at 1:07 AM.
A wind warning is in effect with sustained 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 / --:-- - 12:52 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction as of Thursday, September 10 at 12:52 AM.
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 / --:-- - 12:42 AMWind advisory
There are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally as of Thursday, September 10 at 12:42 AM.
A wind warning is currently 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 when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:32 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel times as of Thursday, September 10 at 12:32 AM. 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 exercise caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge.
The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan recording0:00 / --:-- - 12:02 AMWind advisory
As of Thursday, September 10 at 12:02 AM, there are no delays and traffic is moving normally in both directions on the Bay Bridge.
The bridge is currently 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.
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