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.
Check current bridge conditions23 updates logged
- 8:46 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing smoothly on US 50 with one lane operational in each direction. The eastbound bridge is undergoing road work, necessitating its closure, while the westbound bridge has a center lane closed to serve as a buffer. It's crucial for drivers to heed lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:37 PMConstruction
Traffic is clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions. Currently, traffic configurations include one lane open for westbound travel and two lanes open for eastbound travel. The right lane eastbound is closed due to road work, while a buffer lane is established in the center lane westbound. Drivers are reminded to follow lane signals and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:28 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no backups or delays reported. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane westbound and three lanes eastbound. The westbound bridge has a center lane closed to serve as a buffer lane. Motorists are reminded to adhere to lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents. Traffic conditions and lane configurations are subject to change and will be updated accordingly.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:25 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge in Maryland is currently flowing smoothly with no delays. We are operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists are reminded to obey the lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent accidents. Traffic conditions and lane configurations are under constant monitoring and will be updated with any changes.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:12 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge in Maryland is clear in both directions. There is a closure of the left lane on the westbound side due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic, but this is not causing any delays. Motorists traveling across the bridge should pay attention to lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:31 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge in Maryland is currently flowing smoothly with no delays. We are operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists are reminded to obey the lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent accidents. Traffic conditions and lane configurations are under constant monitoring and will be updated with any changes.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:25 PMIssue reported
Traffic on US 50 is currently experiencing westbound delays beginning at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass. Eastbound traffic is clear with no reported delays. The roadway is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. It is imperative for motorists to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:22 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting from Exit 38A (Duke Street), which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are currently no delays for eastbound traffic. The operating configuration is three lanes for eastbound and two lanes for westbound traffic. It's crucial for drivers to maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will be closely monitored and updated as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:10 PMIssue reported
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing smoothly eastbound with no delays. However, westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. To manage traffic, three lanes are operational eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers should pay attention to lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:04 PMIssue reported
On US 50, traffic is flowing smoothly eastbound with no delays. However, westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. The current lane configuration is three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. It's essential for drivers to adhere to lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:55 PMIssue reported
Currently, traffic is experiencing delays in both directions on the Bay Bridge. For eastbound traffic, delays start at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the bridge. For westbound traffic, delays begin at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), which is 2.5 miles from the bridge. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists are advised to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent rear-end collisions. Traffic conditions along the U.S. 50 corridor are being closely monitored and updates will be provided as they become available.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:40 PMIssue reported
Delays are occurring in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is facing delays beginning at Exit 29B, Cape St. Clair Road, which is 3 miles from the bridge. On the westbound side, delays start at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, 2.5 miles from the bridge. Drivers must obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:37 PMIssue reported
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is seeing delays starting at Exit 29B, Cape St. Clair Road, approximately three miles from the bridge. Similarly, westbound traffic is delayed beginning at Shopping Center Road, around 1.8 miles from the bridge. Drivers are reminded to obey lane-use signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:34 PMIssue reported
Motorists traveling on the Bay Bridge in Maryland are currently facing delays. Westbound traffic is delayed due to a crash near the shopping center road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge, with two right lanes open and the left lane closed. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, three miles from the bridge. Drivers are advised to obey the lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent rear-end collisions. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:31 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is delayed starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound delays begin near Shopping Center Road, around 1.8 miles from the bridge. Currently, there are three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes open for westbound traffic. To ensure safety, drivers are reminded to follow lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance. Traffic conditions are actively monitored and will be updated with any significant changes.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:28 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is delayed starting at Exit 30, Bayhead Road, 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is currently managed with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:06 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge due to a crash. Similarly, westbound traffic is facing delays beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), also 1.5 miles from the bridge. Currently, only the right lane is open westbound on the bridge, with the two left lanes closed because of a crash. Motorists are advised to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:54 PMIssue reported
Traffic along the U.S. 50 corridor and the Bay Bridge is currently running smoothly, with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The bridge operation includes one lane westbound and three lanes eastbound. However, note that the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed due to a crash. Motorists are advised to follow lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions are monitored continuously and will be updated as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:30 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge in Maryland is currently flowing smoothly with no delays. We are operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists are reminded to obey the lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent accidents. Traffic conditions and lane configurations are under constant monitoring and will be updated with any changes.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:21 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge in both eastbound and westbound directions is currently flowing smoothly with no delays reported. However, there's a temporary closure of the left lane on the bridge for preparations for two-way traffic. It's crucial for drivers to adhere to lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent rear-end collisions. This advice is part of an effort to ensure smooth traffic operations along the US 50 corridor.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:33 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Safe driving practices, such as obeying lane-use signals and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles, are advised to prevent accidents. For those traveling over the weekend, it is recommended to do so before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday to avoid congestion. Traffic conditions will be monitored and updates provided as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:24 AMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge in Maryland is clear in both directions. There is a closure of the left lane on the westbound side due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic, but this is not causing any delays. Motorists traveling across the bridge should pay attention to lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:03 AMAll clear
Currently, traffic on the Bay Bridge in both directions is clear with no delays. Please be aware that the two left lanes on the westbound side are closed, eliminating two-way traffic on the bridge. It's important for drivers to follow lane-use signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions along the US-50 corridor from the Annapolis area to the U.S. 53-01 split in Queenstown remain fluid and will be monitored for any changes.
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