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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 22, 2024

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16 updates logged

  1. 10:12 PMAll clear

    There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For weekend travel, the recommended times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  2. 9:43 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound travelers on U.S. 50 are experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, which is one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays. Remember to maintain safe driving practices to avoid accidents.

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  3. 9:39 PMAll clear

    There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For weekend travel, the recommended times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  4. 9:39 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound travelers on U.S. 50 are experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, which is one mile from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays. Remember to maintain safe driving practices to avoid accidents.

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  5. 8:35 PMAll clear

    There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For weekend travel, the recommended times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  6. 6:39 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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  7. 6:26 PMIssue reported

    Currently, traffic is clear on the Bay Bridge, ensuring a smooth journey from Annapolis to Queenstown. Travel is recommended along the U.S. 50 corridor.

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  8. 6:17 PMTraffic advisory

    There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is operating westbound and three lanes eastbound. The right lane on the westbound bridge is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Delays begin at exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from the Seven River Bridge for eastbound travelers. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.

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  9. 5:54 PMIssue reported

    Currently, traffic is clear on the Bay Bridge, ensuring a smooth journey from Annapolis to Queenstown. Travel is recommended along the U.S. 50 corridor.

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  10. 3:58 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound, and no delays reported in either direction. Expect delays traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge starting at exit 22 (Maryland 665), about 4.2 miles from the bridge. Ensure to follow lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  11. 3:53 PMIssue reported

    Currently, eastbound traffic toward the Severn River Bridge is experiencing delays beginning at exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge. Stay updated with traffic conditions for the U.S. 50 corridor from Annapolis to Queenstown.

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  12. 12:05 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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  13. 9:24 AMAll clear

    No backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Westbound traffic is also clear; however, the left lane on the bridge is closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Drivers should maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  14. 6:34 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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  15. 5:55 AMIssue reported

    There are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both clear, despite a lane closure due to a crash.

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  16. 4:55 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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