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Monday, May 20, 2024

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20 updates logged

  1. 8:28 PMIssue reported

    There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is open in each direction, with the eastbound bridge closed for road work and the center lane on the westbound bridge closed for a buffer zone. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  2. 7:55 PMAll clear

    There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Currently, there is one lane westbound and three lanes eastbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to create a buffer lane. Follow lane use signals and maintain a safe distance to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  3. 4:39 PMAll clear

    No delays on US-50 with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  4. 4:00 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, about three miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound, while two lanes are open westbound. Westbound traffic has no delays.

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  5. 3:30 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Obey lane use signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  6. 3:27 PMTraffic advisory

    Traveling eastbound on U.S. 50? Expect delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no reported delays.

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  7. 3:27 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at exit 30, Bay Head Road. This location is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear, despite the left lane being closed on the bridge for preparation of two-way traffic.

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  8. 3:24 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bay Head Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane on the bridge being closed. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  9. 2:33 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays for westbound traffic. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  10. 2:27 PMTraffic advisory

    Delays are currently affecting both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound delays are starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays are beginning at Exit 37, Route 8, about 0.6 miles from the bridge. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  11. 2:24 PMIssue reported

    Currently, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic faces delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street, also 1.5 miles from the bridge. Stay on US 50 and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

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  12. 2:18 PMTraffic advisory

    There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic delays begin at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Stay safe by maintaining a proper distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  13. 1:46 PMTraffic advisory

    Motorists traveling westbound on US 50 are experiencing delays beginning at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, which is four miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to prevent collisions.

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  14. 1:45 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, with the right lane closed due to road work. The two left lanes remain open. Eastbound traffic has no delays. Maintain safe distances to prevent collisions.

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  15. 1:34 PMConstruction

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge, due to road work. The two left lanes are open while the right lane on the bridge is closed. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Motorists should maintain safe distances to avoid collisions.

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  16. 1:13 PMConstruction

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A, near Castle Marina Road, roughly 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, the two left lanes are open, while the right lane on the bridge is closed for road work. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  17. 12:42 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting near the shopping center road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Only the two left lanes are open; the right lane on the bridge is closed for road work. Eastbound traffic has no delays. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  18. 12:21 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A Duke Street, with the right lane on the bridge closed for road work. Currently, the two left lanes are open. Eastbound traffic has no delays reported. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  19. 9:36 AMConstruction

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both experiencing no delays. The right lane on the bridge is closed for road work, so please obey lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.

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  20. 6:02 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traveling during the holiday weekend? The best times to hit the road are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays. Always stay on US-50 to save money and ensure a smoother trip.

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