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Live Traffic Conditions of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

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The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing an 11 mile backup eastbound starting at Exit 21 (I-97) and a 4 mile backup westbound starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). As of 1:06 p.m. on Friday, June 19, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and 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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Jun 19, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC: As of 12:51 PM on Friday, June 19th, heavy traffic delays are impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 11 miles starting at Exit 21 (I-97), and westbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5 mile delay beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.

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This Week on the Bay Bridge

A day-by-day recap. Tap a day for details.

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.

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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