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 conditions25 updates logged
- 11:05 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, the bridge is currently under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, prohibiting house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds from crossing. Drivers are advised to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:02 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating with wind warnings due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, advising caution for house trailers, box trailers, and vehicles susceptible to high winds. Motorists must obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will be monitored and updated as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:44 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 is experiencing delays at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge due to high wind warnings. Wind speeds are sustained between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles susceptible to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, should proceed with caution. It's important to follow lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:08 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, due to winds exceeding 50 miles per hour on the Bay Bridge. Only certain vehicles, including automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses, and heavy-laden tractor trailers, are allowed to cross. Vehicles such as box trailer combinations with a gross vehicle weight under 64,000 pounds are not permitted. Currently, two-way traffic operations are not in effect, but conditions are being monitored for possible adjustments. Drivers are advised to maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:50 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is facing delays starting at exit 32, Sandy Point, just a mile from the Bay Bridge due to high winds exceeding 50 miles per hour. Only certain vehicles are allowed to cross the bridge; this includes automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses, and heavy-laden tractor trailers. Vehicles such as box trailer combinations with a gross vehicle weight under 64,000 pounds are currently prohibited from crossing. Two-way traffic on the bridge is not possible under the current conditions. Bridge officials are actively monitoring the situation and will adjust traffic patterns as weather permits. Drivers are advised to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent accidents. Updates will be provided as traffic conditions evolve.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:32 PMWind advisory
Currently, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, the bridge is experiencing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, limiting crossing to automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses, and heavy-laden tractor trailers only. Vehicles such as box trailer combinations with a gross vehicle weight of less than 64,000 pounds are not permitted to cross. Due to current conditions, two-way traffic operations are not possible. Bridge officials are monitoring the situation and will adjust traffic patterns as necessary. Travelers are advised to maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:32 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge has wind restrictions in place due to sustained winds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, prohibiting house trailers, empty box trailers, and vehicles that are vulnerable to high winds from crossing. Currently, two-way traffic operations are not available, but bridge officials are monitoring conditions closely. Drivers are advised to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance. Traffic conditions are consistently updated to reflect any changes.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:40 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating with wind warnings due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, advising caution for house trailers, box trailers, and vehicles susceptible to high winds. Motorists must obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will be monitored and updated as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:37 PMWind advisory
Current traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays eastbound beginning at Exit 32, Sandy Point, due to wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles more susceptible to high winds should proceed with caution. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect, and officials are monitoring conditions for any necessary adjustments. Drivers are reminded to follow lane-use signals closely and maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead to prevent collisions. Updates will be provided as traffic conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:16 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles before the Bay Bridge due to the bridge operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles such as house trailers, box trailers, and others vulnerable to high winds are advised to exercise caution. Currently, two-way traffic operations on the bridge are not available. Officials are monitoring the situation closely to adjust traffic patterns as necessary, urging drivers to follow lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:13 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays starting at exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles before the bridge due to wind warnings, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles that are typically vulnerable to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, should proceed with caution. Current conditions prevent the implementation of two-way traffic operations. Officials are keeping an eye on the situation to adjust traffic patterns accordingly. Drivers are reminded to follow the lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:32 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, three miles from the Bay Bridge, due to wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles susceptible to high winds should exercise caution. Currently, two-way traffic operations are not possible, but conditions are being monitored for any changes. Drivers are reminded to adhere to lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:19 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays starting at exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles before the bridge due to wind warnings, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles that are typically vulnerable to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, should proceed with caution. Current conditions prevent the implementation of two-way traffic operations. Officials are keeping an eye on the situation to adjust traffic patterns accordingly. Drivers are reminded to follow the lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:14 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently facing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, due to a disabled vehicle closing the right lane. Only the left lane is open for eastbound travel. No delays are reported for westbound traffic. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect at this moment, and bridge officials are actively monitoring the situation to adjust traffic patterns as needed. Motorists are reminded to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:08 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently facing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge, due to the closure of the right lane caused by a disabled vehicle. Only the left lane is open for eastbound motorists at this time. There are no notable issues reported for westbound traffic along the U.S. 50 corridor from the Annapolis area to the U.S. 50-301 split in Queenstown.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:04 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear in both directions. There are no backups or delays, even though the eastbound right lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Drivers should obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent collisions. Traffic information applies to the US-50 corridor from the Annapolis area to the US-5301 split in Queenstown.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:11 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays starting at exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles before the bridge due to wind warnings, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles that are typically vulnerable to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, should proceed with caution. Current conditions prevent the implementation of two-way traffic operations. Officials are keeping an eye on the situation to adjust traffic patterns accordingly. Drivers are reminded to follow the lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:38 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles before the Bay Bridge due to the bridge operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles such as house trailers, box trailers, and others vulnerable to high winds are advised to exercise caution. Currently, two-way traffic operations on the bridge are not available. Officials are monitoring the situation closely to adjust traffic patterns as necessary, urging drivers to follow lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:29 PMWind advisory
Current traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays eastbound beginning at Exit 32, Sandy Point, due to wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles more susceptible to high winds should proceed with caution. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect, and officials are monitoring conditions for any necessary adjustments. Drivers are reminded to follow lane-use signals closely and maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead to prevent collisions. Updates will be provided as traffic conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:19 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating with wind warnings due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, advising caution for house trailers, box trailers, and vehicles susceptible to high winds. Motorists must obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will be monitored and updated as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:07 PMAll 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 - 12:55 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating with wind warnings due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, advising caution for house trailers, box trailers, and vehicles susceptible to high winds. Motorists must obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will be monitored and updated as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:49 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 - 11:01 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating with wind warnings due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, advising caution for house trailers, box trailers, and vehicles susceptible to high winds. Motorists must obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will be monitored and updated as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:19 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, the bridge is currently under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, prohibiting house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds from crossing. Drivers are advised to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.
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