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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.

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Saturday, April 20, 2024

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5 updates logged

  1. 7:49 PMAll 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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  2. 6:49 PMUpdate
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  3. 1:37 PMAll 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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  4. 12:21 PMIssue reported

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently flowing smoothly in both directions. There are no delays on eastbound or westbound routes, despite two left lanes being closed on the westbound side due to a crash. Drivers are advised to maintain safe following distances to prevent collisions.

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  5. 9:46 AMAll 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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