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 conditions30 updates logged
- 9:39 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 - 9:21 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays as you approach the Bay Bridge in either direction. Currently, one lane is open westbound and two lanes are open eastbound. The right lane on the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer lane. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:15 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:19 PMAll clear
No delays are currently reported. The bridge is operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should stay on US-50 and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:05 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently affecting eastbound traffic towards the Seven River Bridge, starting at exit 27, which is about half a mile from the bridge. Users are advised to stay on US 50.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:25 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:12 PMAll clear
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.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:59 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:35 PMIssue reported
Currently, traffic on the Bay Bridge is operating smoothly with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound, with no delays in either direction. Travelers headed westbound towards the Seven River Bridge should be aware that delays begin at exit 27, about half a mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:50 PMAll clear
No delays are currently reported. The bridge is operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should stay on US-50 and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:26 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 - 12:01 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 - 11:59 AMTraffic advisory
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.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:55 AMIssue reported
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.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:52 AMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 towards the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road. Only the right lane is open due to a crash in the left lane. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Remember to maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:52 AMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 towards the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road. Only the right lane is open due to a crash in the left lane. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Remember to maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:40 AMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 32, Sandy Point, due to a crash that has closed the left lane. Currently, only the right lane is open. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays reported. Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:36 AMIssue reported
There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed due to a crash. Westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:27 AMAll clear
No delays on the Bay Bridge currently. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both clear. Stay on US-50 and ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:37 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are experiencing no delays, even though the right lane on the bridge is closed for construction. Remember to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:24 AMAll clear
There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Best travel times for this weekend 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. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:15 AMAll clear
There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Travelers heading westbound towards the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at exit 28, about one mile from the bridge. Traffic updates reflect real-time conditions along U.S. 50 from Annapolis to Queenstown.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:22 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:09 AMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently clear in the westbound direction, with eastbound delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:05 AMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic toward the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Only the right lane on the Eastbound Bridge is open due to a crash; the left lane is closed. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:53 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30 (Bayhead Road), which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. However, if you're traveling westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at exit 27, about 1.5 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:51 AMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, Bayhead Road, due to a lane closure on the Bay Bridge caused by a crash. Only the right lane is open. Westbound traffic has no delays. For those heading westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, there are delays starting at Exit 27, about half a mile from the bridge. Motorists should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:45 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:28 AMIssue reported
There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed due to a crash. Westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:18 AMAll clear
There are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Best travel times for this weekend 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. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
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