Bay Bridge status history
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.
Check current bridge conditions40 updates logged
- 11:18 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:07 PMAll clear
There are no delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both flowing smoothly, despite two left lanes on the bridge being closed for road work. Ensure safe driving by maintaining a proper distance between vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:56 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:31 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:29 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Two-way traffic operations are currently not possible. Bridge officials are monitoring and will adjust traffic patterns if needed.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting 1.8 miles from the bridge, with the two right lanes open and the left lane closed. Eastbound traffic is clear. Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:41 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at shopping center road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, three lanes are operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers should maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:28 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are currently no delays eastbound. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:20 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US-50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travelers are advised to stay on US-50, maintain safe distances, and follow lane use signals to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:16 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. No delays are reported westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:01 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:34 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:11 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time, but officials are monitoring conditions to adjust traffic patterns if needed.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:01 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound on US 50, expect delays starting at exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear except for minor delays beginning at exit 27, 1.5 miles from the Seven River Bridge. Ensure safe driving by maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:49 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time, but officials are monitoring conditions to adjust traffic patterns if needed.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:45 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backing up from Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed from Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass), about 0.6 miles from the bridge. Two-way traffic operations are not possible at this time. Bridge officials are actively monitoring the situation and will adjust traffic patterns if necessary. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:44 PMIssue reported
Delays are currently observed in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting from Exit 38A, Duke Street, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Two-way traffic operations are not possible at this moment. Conditions are being monitored and adjustments will be made as needed. Please maintain safe distances and follow traffic signals.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:44 PMIssue reported
Delays are currently observed in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting from Exit 38A, Duke Street, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Two-way traffic operations are not possible at this moment. Conditions are being monitored and adjustments will be made as needed. Please maintain safe distances and follow traffic signals.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:39 PMIssue reported
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed beginning at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect, and bridge officials are monitoring the situation to adjust traffic patterns if needed. Motorists are advised to stay on US 50 and follow lane-use signals, maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:38 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, roughly 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic congestion begins at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect right now. Stay on US 50 and follow all lane-use signals to ensure safety.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:35 PMIssue reported
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, approximately 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, around 3.2 miles away. Two-way traffic operations are currently not possible. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if feasible.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are present in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic delays start from Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays start from Exit 41, Kent Narrows Bridge, located 4.5 miles away. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect. Bridge officials are actively monitoring and will adjust traffic patterns as needed.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 PMIssue reported
Delays are reported in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up from Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, about 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic faces delays starting at Exit 41, Kent Narrows Bridge, roughly 4.5 miles from the bridge. Two-way traffic operations are currently not available.
Bridge officials are closely monitoring conditions and may adjust patterns if possible. Drivers should maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:49 PMIssue reported
Delays are reported in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up from Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, about 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays from Exit 42, Eastside of Kent Nero's Bridge, roughly 5.4 miles away. Two-way traffic operations are currently unavailable, but officials are monitoring and will adjust patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:30 PMIssue reported
Delays are occurring in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic delays start at Exit 42, Eastside of Kent Nero's bridge, approximately 5.4 miles away. Two-way traffic operations are currently unavailable. Authorities are monitoring the situation and will adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:22 PMIssue reported
Westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Exit 42, approximately 5.4 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:21 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 42, approximately 5.4 miles from the Bay Bridge. The two right lanes are open, while the left lane on the bridge is closed. Eastbound traffic is currently clear.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:21 PMIssue reported
Westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Exit 42, approximately 5.4 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:09 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 42, approximately 5.4 miles from the Bay Bridge. The two right lanes are open, while the left lane on the bridge is closed. Eastbound traffic is currently clear.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:03 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, Kent Nero's bridge, about 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Two right lanes are open, while the left lane on the bridge is closed, affecting traffic flow. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Motorists should maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 PMIssue reported
Currently, westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, near Kent Nero's bridge, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Only the two right lanes are open, with the left lane closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Remember to maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, Kent Nero's Bridge, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has no delays with three lanes operational. Westbound has two lanes open. Remember to obey lane signals and maintain a safe distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, situated four miles from the Bay Bridge. No delays eastbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions, and be sure to follow lane use signals.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:16 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, which is 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has no delays. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:04 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, there are three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:33 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at shopping center road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, three lanes are operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers should maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:29 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are currently no delays eastbound. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:18 AMTraffic advisory
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is operating westbound and three lanes are eastbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:10 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:36 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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