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Live Traffic Conditions of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Chesapeake Bay Bridge is currentlyTraffic advisory

As of Friday, July 24th at 3:57 p.m., heavy traffic delays are impacting both directions on the Bay Bridge.

Eastbound drivers face a 9-mile backup starting at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole), with three lanes currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic is delayed 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road, with two lanes open westbound.

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Recent closures and advisories

Log of recent closures, wind restrictions, and traffic advisories on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

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Jul 24, 2026, 7:33 PM UTC: Traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound delays begin 9 miles from the bridge at Exit 23 (Maryland 450 Parole). Westbound delays start 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.

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This week on the Bay Bridge

The worst delay each day, in minutes. Tap a day for the recap.

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Tips for crossing

Best Times to Cross

Weekday mid-mornings (9-11am) and early afternoons typically have lighter traffic. Avoid Friday evenings in summer.

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About BayBridgeStatus

BayBridgeStatus tracks live traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (officially the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge), which carries US 50 and US 301 between Anne Arundel County and Queen Anne's County, Maryland. For Eastern Shore commuters and beach traffic, it's often the only practical way across the Bay.

Suspension spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on a hazy day, seen from the rocks at Sandy Point

Every hour an automated worker calls the official BaySpan traffic line, transcribes the recording, and uses AI to summarize current conditions. Travel times come from live Mapbox data and refresh every few minutes.

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BayBridgeStatus is an independent project and is not affiliated with the Maryland Transportation Authority. For official advisories and emergency updates, check baybridge.maryland.gov.

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