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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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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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27 updates logged

  1. 9:53 PMConstruction

    Traffic is currently flowing smoothly on US 50 at the Bay Bridge, with no reported backups or delays. The bridge is operating one lane in each direction: eastbound traffic is rerouted due to road closures for maintenance, while the westbound bridge has a center buffer lane closed to maintain safety. All drivers are required to observe lane signals and keep a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  2. 8:59 PMConstruction

    Eastbound delays on US 50 beginning at Exit 31, Whitehall Road: Traffic is slow due to road work with only one lane open in each direction on the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed, and a buffer lane has been set up on the westbound bridge. Westbound traffic is currently not delayed. Drivers are advised to stay alert and maintain safe distances between vehicles to prevent collisions.

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  3. 8:55 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, due to eastbound bridge closure for road work. Westbound traffic remains clear with one lane operational and an additional buffer lane in the center. Ensure a safe following distance to prevent collisions.

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  4. 8:33 PMConstruction

    Traffic is currently flowing smoothly on US 50 at the Bay Bridge, with no reported backups or delays. The bridge is operating one lane in each direction: eastbound traffic is rerouted due to road closures for maintenance, while the westbound bridge has a center buffer lane closed to maintain safety. All drivers are required to observe lane signals and keep a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  5. 8:28 PMConstruction

    Traffic is currently flowing smoothly on US 50 towards the Bay Bridge with no reported backups or delays in either direction. The bridge operation includes one lane for westbound and two lanes for eastbound traffic. Note that road work has closed the right lane on the eastbound side, and a buffer is maintained by closing the center lane on the westbound side. Drivers should be cautious and maintain safe following distances to prevent collisions.

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  6. 8:21 PMAll clear

    Traffic is clear on US 50 approaching the Bay Bridge. Currently, traffic flow includes one lane westbound and three lanes eastbound. The center lane westbound is closed to create a buffer. Drivers are reminded to pay attention to lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  7. 6:04 PMAll clear

    Traffic on US-50 is currently flowing smoothly, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers are reminded to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions are being monitored and updates will be provided as necessary.

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  8. 5:25 PMTraffic advisory

    Current Traffic Update for the Bay Bridge, Maryland:

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 27, approximately one-half mile before the Seven River Bridge. Traffic updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  9. 3:02 PMAll clear

    Traffic on US-50 is currently flowing smoothly, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers are reminded to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions are being monitored and updates will be provided as necessary.

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  10. 2:59 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. Traffic is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Motorists must obey lane use signs and maintain a safe driving distance.

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  11. 2:53 PMTraffic advisory

    Current Traffic Update for US 50 Bay Bridge, Maryland:

    • Eastbound traffic: Clear, operating with three lanes.
    • Westbound traffic: Delays starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Two lanes are operational.

    Motorists should obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

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  12. 2:14 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 is currently experiencing delays starting from Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is flowing without any delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should adhere to lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions will be updated as they change.

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  13. 2:14 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. Traffic flows normally eastbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. To ensure safety, drivers must follow lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance.

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  14. 2:06 PMIssue reported

    Westbound US 50 near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays due to only the right lane being open, with the two left lanes closed following a crash. Eastbound traffic is currently flowing smoothly with no delays. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance to avoid potential collisions.

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  15. 2:03 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is delayed beginning at Exit 38A Duke Street due to a crash, with only the right lane open. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Motorists must obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance.

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  16. 2:03 PMIssue reported

    Westbound US 50 near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays due to only the right lane being open, with the two left lanes closed following a crash. Eastbound traffic is currently flowing smoothly with no delays. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe following distance to avoid potential collisions.

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  17. 1:51 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is delayed beginning at Exit 38A Duke Street due to a crash, with only the right lane open. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Motorists must obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance.

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  18. 1:51 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is delayed starting at Exit 38A Duke Street due to a crash that has closed the two left lanes, leaving only the right lane open. Eastbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no reported delays. Motorists should maintain a safe following distance and adhere to lane signals.

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  19. 1:37 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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  20. 1:35 PMAll clear

    Traffic on US-50 is currently flowing smoothly, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers are reminded to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions. Traffic conditions are being monitored and updates will be provided as necessary.

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  21. 1:23 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, near Bayhead Road. There are no delays westbound. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound to facilitate traffic flow.

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  22. 1:19 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays at Bayhead Road due to a lane closure caused by a disabled vehicle. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly, despite one lane being closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Drivers should observe lane signals and maintain safe following distances to prevent collisions.

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  23. 1:19 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, near Bayhead Road. There are no delays westbound. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound to facilitate traffic flow.

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  24. 1:16 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays at Bayhead Road due to a lane closure caused by a disabled vehicle. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly, despite one lane being closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Drivers should observe lane signals and maintain safe following distances to prevent collisions.

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  25. 1:16 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is delayed starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, due to a lane closure caused by a disabled vehicle. Only the left lane is open. Conversely, westbound traffic is flowing smoothly, despite a lane closure in preparation for two-way traffic operations. Drivers must observe lane signals and maintain safe following distances to prevent accidents. Traffic updates will continue as conditions change.

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  26. 1:00 PMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge along US 50 is currently flowing smoothly in both directions. Eastbound traffic remains clear despite a right lane closure due to a disabled vehicle. Similarly, westbound traffic is unaffected by road work in the left lane. Drivers are advised to adhere to lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent accidents.

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  27. 9:19 AMConstruction

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge along US-50 is currently clear in both directions. There are no delays eastbound or westbound, despite ongoing roadwork closing the left lane on the westbound side. Motorists are reminded to maintain a safe following distance and observe lane signals for safety.

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