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 conditions12 updates logged
- 7:48 PMConstruction
Traffic on the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor is currently flowing smoothly, with no backups or delays reported. The eastbound bridge is closed for road maintenance, and there is a lane closure in the westbound direction to create a buffer lane, leaving one lane open in each direction for travel. To ensure safety, it's crucial for drivers to heed lane usage signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:33 PMConstruction
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear, with no reported backups or delays in either direction. Operations are set up with one lane westbound and two lanes eastbound. However, it's important to note that the right lane on the eastbound side is unavailable due to road work, and the center lane on the westbound side is being used as a buffer. Drivers are advised to pay attention to lane use signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:27 PMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Currently, traffic is flowing smoothly along the U.S. 50 corridor, with one lane operational westbound and three lanes open eastbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is utilized as a buffer zone, requiring motorists to adhere to lane use signals and keep a safe following distance to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:11 PMAll clear
Currently, traffic is clear on the US-50 corridor from the Annapolis area to the US-5301 split in Queenstown, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Drivers are reminded to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:41 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing smoothly on the Bay Bridge in both directions with no delays. Eastbound and westbound lanes are clear, although the left lane is closed on the bridge for preparation of two-way traffic. It's important for drivers to follow lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:10 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists should adhere to lane-use signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. For those traveling this weekend, optimal travel times are 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. Traffic conditions are monitored along the US-50 corridor.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions. There are no delays for eastbound or westbound traffic, despite maintenance work closing the left lane on the westbound side. This report applies to the area of U.S. 50 from Annapolis to the US-5301 split in Queenstown.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:49 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists should adhere to lane-use signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. For those traveling this weekend, optimal travel times are 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. Traffic conditions are monitored along the US-50 corridor.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:44 AMIssue reported
Currently, there are no backups on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing smoothly along the U.S. 50 corridor from the Annapolis area to the U.S. 5301 split in Queenstown. However, the bridge is temporarily closed due to a disabled vehicle. This incident is being managed, and updates will be provided as necessary for travelers planning to use this route.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:19 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists should adhere to lane-use signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. For those traveling this weekend, optimal travel times are 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. Traffic conditions are monitored along the US-50 corridor.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:17 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling westbound towards the Southern River Bridge, delays begin at exit 28, about one mile from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic updates will be provided on Saturdays before 7 am and after 5 pm, and Sundays before 10 am and after 10 pm, to reflect any changes in traffic conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:25 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists should adhere to lane-use signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. For those traveling this weekend, optimal travel times are 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. Traffic conditions are monitored along the US-50 corridor.
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