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Live Traffic Conditions of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Chesapeake Bay Bridge is currently Traffic advisory

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One eastbound lane is running on the westbound span, next to westbound traffic. 3 lanes east, 2 lanes west.

As of Friday, September 25 at 5:43 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge.

Eastbound traffic crossing the Bay Bridge has no delays, with normal flow. However, eastbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, about a half-mile from the bridge. The Bay Bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.

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Westbound is backed up 2.5 miles past Castle Marina Road with two-way traffic running; eastbound is clear.

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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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Westbound traffic is currently delayed on US 50 starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additionally, eastbound drivers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), approximately 1.9 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic across the Bay Bridge remains clear, with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound as of Friday, September 25 at 5:28 PM.

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Tips for crossing

Pick your hour

Summer Friday evenings are usually the worst. For your day and direction, check the hourly travel times.

Tune to 1630 AM

The official BaySpan radio station broadcasts live traffic updates when you're near the bridge.

High-profile vehicles

RVs, trailers, and box trucks can be held when it gets windy. See the wind rules before you go.

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

An automated worker calls the official BaySpan traffic line about once an hour, and every few minutes during a delay or closure. It 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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