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Bay Bridge status history

Revisit a day on the bridge. Browse saved closures, traffic advisories, daily recaps, BaySpan recordings, and camera photos and videos from notable updates. All dates and times are Eastern.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Today · Eastern time

7 updates logged

  1. 5:45 AMAll clear

    Traffic is normal, with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.

    Best weekend travel times:

    • Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
    • Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
    • Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
    Listen to BaySpan
  2. 4:50 AMAll clear

    Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with no backups on the approaches.

    Best weekend travel times:

    • Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
    • Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
    • Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
    Listen to BaySpan
  3. 3:55 AMAll clear

    No backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the westbound bridge’s center lane is closed as a buffer lane.

    Listen to BaySpan
  4. 3:00 AMAll clear

    No backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the westbound bridge’s center lane is closed as a buffer.

    Listen to BaySpan
  5. 2:00 AMAll clear

    No backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the westbound bridge’s center lane is closed as a buffer.

    Listen to BaySpan
  6. 1:00 AMAll clear

    No backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the westbound bridge’s center lane is closed as a buffer.

    Listen to BaySpan
  7. 12:05 AMAll clear

    No backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the westbound bridge’s center lane is closed as a buffer.

    Listen to BaySpan