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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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Saturday, May 11, 2024

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18 updates logged

  1. 11:51 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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  2. 5:26 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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  3. 5:13 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 near the Bay Bridge is currently delayed starting from Exit 32, Sandy Point. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no reported delays.

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  4. 4:33 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 is clear with no delays reported. However, eastbound drivers are facing delays starting from Exit 31 at Whitehall Road.

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  5. 3:41 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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  6. 3:32 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at the Route 8 Overpass. Eastbound traffic remains clear. Motorists are advised to adhere to traffic signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.

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  7. 3:29 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 38A Duke Street. There are no eastbound delays. Driving conditions require attention to safe following distances to prevent accidents. Traffic updates will reflect changes as they occur.

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  8. 3:10 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, with no current delays. However, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting just before the bridge, due to a lane closure; only the two right lanes are open for travel. Motorists are advised to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.

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  9. 1:48 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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  10. 12:11 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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  11. 9:45 AMAll 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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  12. 8:01 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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  13. 3:25 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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  14. 2:43 AMIssue reported

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear in both directions. Despite two right lanes being closed westbound due to a crash, there are currently no delays. All motorists are reminded to maintain a safe following distance and obey lane-use signals.

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  15. 2:40 AMIssue 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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  16. 2:40 AMIssue 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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  17. 2:37 AMIssue reported

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear in both directions. Despite two right lanes being closed westbound due to a crash, there are currently no delays. All motorists are reminded to maintain a safe following distance and obey lane-use signals.

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  18. 2:33 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no delays or backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Despite a left lane closure on the westbound side due to a crash, traffic is flowing smoothly.

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