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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, May 4, 2024

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18 updates logged

  1. 10:49 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. 4:46 PMFog advisory

    There are currently no traffic backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, due to heavy fog, visibility is reduced. Drivers are advised to keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe distancing between vehicles for safety.

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  3. 4:46 PMFog advisory

    There are currently no traffic backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, due to heavy fog, visibility is reduced. Drivers are advised to keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe distancing between vehicles for safety.

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  4. 4:27 PMFog advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Due to heavy fog, visibility on the bridge is reduced. Drivers should proceed with caution, use low beam headlights, and maintain safe following distances. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect at this time, and bridge officials are actively monitoring conditions to adjust traffic patterns accordingly.

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  5. 4:11 PMFog advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is currently delayed starting at exit 30 due to heavy fog on the Bay Bridge. Two-way traffic operations are not possible at this time. Motorists should exercise caution by using low beam headlights and maintaining safe distances between vehicles. Bridge officials are actively monitoring conditions to adjust traffic patterns as needed.

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  6. 3:52 PMFog advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road due to reduced visibility from heavy fog. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible. Bridge officials are actively monitoring the situation to adjust traffic patterns as needed. Motorists are advised to exercise caution by using low beam headlights and maintaining safe following distances.

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  7. 3:15 PMFog advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A due to heavy fog reducing visibility on the Bay Bridge. Motorists should exercise caution, using low beam headlights and maintaining safe distances between vehicles. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible, and bridge officials are monitoring conditions to adjust traffic patterns accordingly.

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  8. 3:15 PMFog advisory

    US 50 Eastbound is experiencing delays starting from exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road. Westbound traffic is clear. Heavy fog on the Bay Bridge is reducing visibility; drivers are advised to use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance. Updates to traffic conditions will be provided as changes occur.

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  9. 3:15 PMFog advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A due to heavy fog reducing visibility on the Bay Bridge. Motorists should exercise caution, using low beam headlights and maintaining safe distances between vehicles. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible, and bridge officials are monitoring conditions to adjust traffic patterns accordingly.

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  10. 3:13 PMFog advisory

    US 50 Eastbound is experiencing delays starting from exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road. Westbound traffic is clear. Heavy fog on the Bay Bridge is reducing visibility; drivers are advised to use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance. Updates to traffic conditions will be provided as changes occur.

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  11. 2:57 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is delayed starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road due to a crash that has closed the right lane on the Eastbound Bridge. Only the left lane is currently open. Additionally, there is heavy fog reducing visibility; drivers should keep headlights on low and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.

    Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no reported delays. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  12. 2:55 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays due to a lane closure on the Bay Bridge, with only the left lane open following a crash. Westbound traffic is flowing normally. Visibility is reduced because of heavy fog, prompting a need for headlights on low beam and increased following distances. Drive carefully to avoid accidents in challenging conditions.

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  13. 2:49 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound US 50 near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting from exit 30 due to a crash in the left lane; only the right lane is open. There is heavy fog reducing visibility, so drivers should exercise caution by using low beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance. Westbound traffic is currently flowing smoothly with no delays reported.

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  14. 2:42 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently delayed due to a crash, with only the left lane open near Exit 31 on Whitehall Road. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no reported delays. Heavy fog is reducing visibility on the bridge, so drivers should use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.

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  15. 2:42 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently delayed due to a crash, with only the left lane open near Exit 31 on Whitehall Road. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no reported delays. Heavy fog is reducing visibility on the bridge, so drivers should use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.

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  16. 2:36 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays starting from exit 32 due to a lane closure caused by a crash on the Eastbound Bridge, where only the left lane is open. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly. Additionally, there's heavy fog on the bridge, reducing visibility. Drivers should exercise caution by using low beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance. Traffic conditions will continue to be monitored and updated.

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  17. 2:36 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound US 50 near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays due to a crash closing the right lane at exit 32, Sandy Point. Only the left lane is open. There are no delays reported for westbound traffic. Motorists should exercise caution given the heavy fog, which has reduced visibility. Keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  18. 12:38 PMFog advisory

    There are currently no traffic backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, due to heavy fog, visibility is reduced. Drivers are advised to keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe distancing between vehicles for safety.

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