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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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25 updates logged

  1. 8:34 PMWind advisory

    Current traffic on the Bay Bridge is flowing smoothly with no delays in either direction. However, there are wind restrictions in place due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Vehicles susceptible to high winds, such as house trailers and empty box trailers, are prohibited from crossing at this time. Drivers are reminded to maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will continue to be monitored and updated accordingly.

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  2. 7:31 PMWind advisory

    There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, advising caution for high-profile vehicles. Motorists should obey lane-use signals and maintain appropriate following distances to prevent collisions.

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  3. 7:22 PMWind advisory

    Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 near Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 due to high winds, with speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Wind warnings are in effect, advising caution especially for house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles.

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  4. 7:19 PMWind advisory

    Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, due to wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Conditions affect vehicles such as house trailers and box trailers. Motorists should maintain a safe following distance and adhere to lane-use signals to prevent accidents.

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  5. 7:04 PMWind advisory

    Eastbound US 50 near the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, affecting vehicles susceptible to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers. Caution is advised, including obeying lane-use signals and maintaining safe following distances to prevent accidents. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  6. 6:25 PMWind advisory

    Eastbound delays on US 50 beginning at exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road leading up to the Bay Bridge, due to high wind conditions with speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Advisory warns against travel by house trailers, box trailers, and vehicles vulnerable to high winds. Conditions are subject to change based on weather and traffic updates.

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  7. 5:58 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound Delays on US 50 Near Bay Bridge; Westbound Clear

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is situated 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. This is due to road conditions and ongoing preparations on the bridge. Conversely, westbound traffic is flowing smoothly despite a lane closure on the bridge intended for setting up two-way transit.

    The bridge is currently under a wind warning with wind speeds ranging from 30 to 39 miles per hour. Vehicles that are susceptible to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, should proceed with extra caution. All drivers are reminded to adhere to lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Currently, the implementation of two-way traffic operations on the bridge is not possible. Conditions are being continuously monitored, and any changes to traffic patterns will be made accordingly.

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  8. 5:40 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28 (Baydale Drive). Conversely, westbound traffic flows smoothly despite the closure of the left lane on the bridge for two-way traffic preparation. High winds with speeds between 30 and 39 mph are affecting the bridge, prompting a warning for certain high-profile vehicles to exercise caution. Currently, two-way traffic on the bridge is not possible. Conditions are continuously monitored and traffic patterns will be adjusted as needed.

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  9. 5:16 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound Delays and Wind Warnings on the Bay Bridge

    • Eastbound Traffic: Delays start at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, continuing towards the bridge, approximately 4.5 miles away.
    • Westbound Traffic: Currently smooth, despite preparation for two-way traffic restricting the left lane.
    • Wind Conditions: The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 to 39 mph. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should proceed with caution.
    • Safety Advisory: Maintain a safe following distance and adhere to lane signals to prevent collisions.
    • Traffic Updates: Conditions are continuously monitored, and adjustments to traffic patterns will be made as necessary.
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  10. 5:10 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28 (Baydale Drive). Conversely, westbound traffic flows smoothly despite the closure of the left lane on the bridge for two-way traffic preparation. High winds with speeds between 30 and 39 mph are affecting the bridge, prompting a warning for certain high-profile vehicles to exercise caution. Currently, two-way traffic on the bridge is not possible. Conditions are continuously monitored and traffic patterns will be adjusted as needed.

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  11. 5:04 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound Delays on US 50 Near Bay Bridge; Westbound Clear

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is situated 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. This is due to road conditions and ongoing preparations on the bridge. Conversely, westbound traffic is flowing smoothly despite a lane closure on the bridge intended for setting up two-way transit.

    The bridge is currently under a wind warning with wind speeds ranging from 30 to 39 miles per hour. Vehicles that are susceptible to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, should proceed with extra caution. All drivers are reminded to adhere to lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Currently, the implementation of two-way traffic operations on the bridge is not possible. Conditions are being continuously monitored, and any changes to traffic patterns will be made accordingly.

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  12. 4:58 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound on US 50 is currently facing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road. There are no delays reported in the westbound direction despite the closure of the left lane on the bridge, which is being prepared for potential two-way traffic. Due to high wind warnings, with sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, vehicles sensitive to high winds should proceed with caution. Motorists are reminded to adhere to lane signals and keep safe following distances to avoid collisions. Currently, two-way traffic operations are not possible, but conditions are being closely monitored for any changes.

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  13. 4:52 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road due to preparation for potential two-way traffic. However, the bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, which restricts the implementation of two-way traffic operations. Additionally, motorists traveling towards the Severn River Bridge should anticipate delays beginning at Exit 27.

    In contrast, westbound traffic on the bridge is clear, despite the closure of the left lane. All drivers, especially those in high-profile vehicles, should exercise caution due to the breezy conditions. Traffic management is actively monitoring the situation and will adjust traffic patterns as needed to ensure safety and flow.

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  14. 4:25 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound on US 50 is currently facing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road. There are no delays reported in the westbound direction despite the closure of the left lane on the bridge, which is being prepared for potential two-way traffic. Due to high wind warnings, with sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, vehicles sensitive to high winds should proceed with caution. Motorists are reminded to adhere to lane signals and keep safe following distances to avoid collisions. Currently, two-way traffic operations are not possible, but conditions are being closely monitored for any changes.

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  15. 4:07 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, despite the left lane closure in preparation for potential two-way traffic. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road. The bridge is currently under wind warnings, with sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, affecting high-profile vehicles such as house and box trailers. Drivers are urged to adhere to lane signals, maintain safe following distances, and exercise caution due to the windy conditions. Two-way traffic is not operational at this point, and bridge officials are continually assessing conditions for possible traffic pattern adjustments.

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  16. 3:31 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound on US 50 is currently facing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road. There are no delays reported in the westbound direction despite the closure of the left lane on the bridge, which is being prepared for potential two-way traffic. Due to high wind warnings, with sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, vehicles sensitive to high winds should proceed with caution. Motorists are reminded to adhere to lane signals and keep safe following distances to avoid collisions. Currently, two-way traffic operations are not possible, but conditions are being closely monitored for any changes.

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  17. 3:25 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, despite the left lane closure in preparation for potential two-way traffic. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road. The bridge is currently under wind warnings, with sustained winds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, affecting high-profile vehicles such as house and box trailers. Drivers are urged to adhere to lane signals, maintain safe following distances, and exercise caution due to the windy conditions. Two-way traffic is not operational at this point, and bridge officials are continually assessing conditions for possible traffic pattern adjustments.

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  18. 2:58 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting from Exit 31, Whitehall Road. Conversely, westbound traffic is flowing smoothly despite a closed left lane on the bridge in preparation for potential two-way traffic.

    The bridge is currently under wind warnings with wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, advised for vehicles sensitive to high winds to proceed with caution. Two-way traffic on the bridge is not possible at this time due to the conditions, and bridge officials are regularly monitoring the situation for any necessary adjustments.

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  19. 2:52 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 near the Bay Bridge is currently delayed starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point. Westbound traffic remains smooth despite a lane closure on the bridge for two-way traffic preparations. Additionally, the bridge has wind warnings in effect with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, which may affect certain vehicles.

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  20. 1:55 PMWind advisory

    Traffic on US 50 at the Bay Bridge is currently flowing smoothly in both directions, with no delays reported. However, westbound traffic should be aware that the left lane is closed in preparation for two-way traffic. Additionally, wind advisories are in effect with sustained speeds of 30 to 39 miles per hour. Drivers with house trailers, box trailers, and high-profile vehicles should exercise caution. It is also essential to obey lane-use signals and maintain safe following distances to prevent collisions.

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  21. 1:37 PMAll clear

    Traffic along the U.S. 50 corridor at the Bay Bridge is currently clear in both eastbound and westbound directions. There is a lane closure in the westbound direction for preparation of two-way traffic, but it is not causing any delays. Drivers are advised to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.

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  22. 9:55 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. To ensure a smooth journey, travelers are advised to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. For optimal travel times, consider departing before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sundays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  23. 9:43 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no traffic delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Despite a disabled vehicle closing the right lane westbound, traffic flow remains unaffected. Drivers are reminded to observe safe driving practices to prevent collisions.

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  24. 3:38 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. To ensure a smooth journey, travelers are advised to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. For optimal travel times, consider departing before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sundays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  25. 3:18 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are flowing smoothly, despite the closure of the left lane eastbound for discontinuation of two-way traffic. Drivers should continue to observe lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will continue to be monitored and updated as necessary.

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