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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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Friday, May 24, 2024

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  1. 9:50 PMAll 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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  2. 9:31 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. 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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  4. 8:09 PMAll clear

    There are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both moving smoothly, despite lane closures for the discontinuation of two-way traffic.

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  5. 6:55 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, eastbound motorists on the eastern shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 213. Three lanes are operating eastbound and two lanes westbound with no delays westbound. Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  6. 6:52 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, and extends to US-50 prior to Maryland-213. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid collisions.

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  7. 6:49 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travelers on the eastern shore are also facing delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 213. Currently, there are no delays westbound. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions, and follow lane signals.

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  8. 6:41 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road,, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound, with no delays in the westbound direction. Eastbound delays are also noted along US-50 before Maryland 2-13. Drivers should maintain safe following distances to avoid collisions.

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  9. 6:40 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, which is three miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travelers on the eastern shore are also facing delays along US 50 before Maryland 213. Westbound traffic is clear. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Obey lane signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  10. 6:29 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are currently three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes in operation. There are no delays westbound. Additional delays are occurring eastbound on the eastern shore along US 50 prior to Maryland 213.

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  11. 6:21 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. The current lane configuration is three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound, with no delays reported in the westbound direction. Motorists traveling eastbound on the eastern shore are also facing delays along US-50 prior to Maryland-213. Please maintain safe distances to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  12. 6:21 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. The current lane configuration is three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound, with no delays reported in the westbound direction. Motorists traveling eastbound on the eastern shore are also facing delays along US-50 prior to Maryland-213. Please maintain safe distances to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  13. 5:51 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at exit 27, Route 2, Richie Highway, which is 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, three lanes are operating eastbound and two lanes westbound.

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  14. 5:47 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, there are three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. There are no delays westbound. Eastbound traffic towards the Severn River Bridge faces delays beginning at Exit 22, Maryland 665, which is about 4.2 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Safe driving practices are encouraged, such as maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  15. 5:19 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Eastbound travelers near the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 22, Maryland 665, approximately 4.2 miles from the bridge. On the eastern shore, eastbound US 50 has delays prior to Maryland 213. Safe travels.

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  16. 5:08 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b, Cape St. Clair Road, which is three miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. For those heading towards the Severn River Bridge, eastbound delays begin at exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.

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  17. 4:55 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, three miles from the Bay Bridge. No delays are reported westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. For those heading towards the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at exit 22 Maryland 665, about 4.2 miles from the bridge. Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  18. 4:12 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, which is three miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, three lanes are operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. Eastbound delays are also reported near exit 22 Maryland 665, approximately 4.2 miles from the Seven River Bridge, and eastbound motorists on the eastern shore are encountering delays on US-50 prior to Maryland 213. Please maintain safe distances between vehicles to avoid collisions.

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  19. 3:46 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30 near Bayhead Road, and also at exit 22 closer to Severn River Bridge. No delays are reported westbound. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. There are also delays on US 50 before Maryland 213 on the eastern shore.

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  20. 3:33 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, traffic is running smoothly with no delays in either direction on US 50. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. However, if you are heading eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting around exit 22 Maryland 665, which is about 4.2 miles away from the bridge. Additionally, eastbound drivers on the Eastern Shore should be aware of delays near US 50 and Maryland 213. Remember to keep a safe distance from the car ahead to avoid accidents.

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  21. 3:17 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic is currently smooth with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. However, eastbound travelers heading towards the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at exit 22 Maryland-665, approximately 4.2 miles from the bridge. Additionally, there are delays eastbound along US 50 before the US 50/301 split on the Eastern Shore. This report reflects real-time conditions.

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  22. 2:25 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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  23. 2:23 PMAll clear

    Current traffic on the Bay Bridge has three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound with no delays in either direction. If you’re heading eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge, be aware that delays start at exit 21 (I-97), approximately 5.3 miles from the bridge. Obey lane use signals and keep a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  24. 1:56 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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  25. 12:04 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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  26. 11:56 AMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic towards the Seven River Bridge is delayed starting at Exit 24, Rao Boulevard, approximately 1.9 miles from the bridge. Traffic updates reflect real-time conditions along the U.S. 50 corridor from Annapolis to the U.S. 50-301 split in Queenstown.

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  27. 11:30 AMIssue 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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  28. 9:10 AMAll 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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  29. 8:59 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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  30. 12:09 AMAll 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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