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Live Traffic Conditions of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

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Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), which is 2.5 miles from the bridge. As of 1:06 p.m. on Friday, June 26, two lanes are open for westbound travel. Eastbound bridge traffic is currently normal with three lanes in operation. Travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.

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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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Jun 26, 2026, 4:43 PM UTC: Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), which is approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Travelers should also expect backups at the Severn River Bridge, where eastbound delays begin at Exit 23 (Maryland 450) and extend 3.1 miles, while westbound delays start at Exit 27 and extend about half a mile. There are currently no delays for eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.

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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.

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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