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 conditions15 updates logged
- 6:22 PMAll 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 - 6:07 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, which is about one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no reported delays. Drivers are reminded to follow lane use signals closely and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent accidents. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:52 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, with no delays reported. However, those traveling eastbound should be aware of delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is located approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. This traffic information is specifically for the stretch from the Annapolis area to the US-5301 split in Queenstown, aiding travelers on U.S. 50.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:43 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 is clear with no delays reported. However, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Drivers are advised to obey lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. This traffic situation applies to the stretch of U.S. 50 from the Annapolis area to the U.S. 53-01 split in Queenstown. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:19 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is flowing smoothly with no delays. However, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, three miles before reaching the bridge. Motorists are advised to stay on U.S. 50 for their journey.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:37 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 is clear with no delays reported. However, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Drivers are advised to obey lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. This traffic situation applies to the stretch of U.S. 50 from the Annapolis area to the U.S. 53-01 split in Queenstown. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:34 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays due to a disabled vehicle, with only the right lane open beginning at exit 30, Bayhead Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays reported. Motorists are advised to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:52 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 is clear with no delays reported. However, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Drivers are advised to obey lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. This traffic situation applies to the stretch of U.S. 50 from the Annapolis area to the U.S. 53-01 split in Queenstown. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:46 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is flowing smoothly with no delays. However, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, three miles before reaching the bridge. Motorists are advised to stay on U.S. 50 for their journey.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:19 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 is clear with no delays reported. However, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Drivers are advised to obey lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. This traffic situation applies to the stretch of U.S. 50 from the Annapolis area to the U.S. 53-01 split in Queenstown. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:01 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 - 5:13 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, advising vehicles vulnerable to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, to exercise caution. Motorists must adhere to lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:25 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Due to these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles sensitive to high winds are not allowed to cross. Additionally, drivers are reminded to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:06 AMWind advisory
Currently, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction, despite the closure of lanes due to high winds exceeding 50 miles per hour. Specifically, the eastbound direction has the left lane closed, and in the westbound direction, the two left lanes are closed. Restrictions are in place allowing only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses, and heavy-laden tractor trailers to cross. Vehicles such as box trailer combinations with a gross vehicle weight under 64,000 pounds are not permitted to cross the bridge. Drivers are advised to follow lane use signals closely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 AMWind advisory
Current traffic on the Bay Bridge in Maryland is clear in both directions. Despite high winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, which have led to the closure of one left lane eastbound and two left lanes westbound, there are no delays. Restrictions are in place allowing only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses, and heavily laden tractor trailers to cross. Box trailer combinations with a gross vehicle weight under 64,000 pounds are not permitted. Motorists are reminded to obey lane signals and maintain safe distancing to prevent accidents. Conditions are updated as they evolve.
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