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 conditions57 updates logged
- 10:35 PMAll clear
No backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Current travel times are close to normal: eastbound traffic is taking about 9 minutes and 54 seconds while westbound traffic is taking 13 minutes and 43 seconds. For the holiday weekend, the best travel times 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:08 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Estimated travel time westbound is 13 minutes 43 seconds (normally 7 minutes 18 seconds). Travel time eastbound remains close to normal, taking approximately 9 minutes 54 seconds (normally 9 minutes 35 seconds).
Listen to BaySpan - 10:00 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at the shopping center road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Traffic eastbound is currently clear. Westbound delays are the key concern right now. Ensure to maintain safe distances to prevent rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:52 PMTraffic advisory
Motorists are experiencing delays traveling westbound starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Motorists should stay on US 50 and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:41 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, which is 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Current travel time eastbound is nearly normal at approximately 9 minutes 2 seconds, while westbound is slightly above average at 7 minutes 34 seconds. Maintain safe distances to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:18 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, about four miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Westbound trips are taking around 7 minutes 34 seconds, slightly above the typical 7 minutes 8 seconds. Eastbound trips are taking roughly 9 minutes 2 seconds, close to the usual 8 minutes 31 seconds. Remember to maintain a safe following distance.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:18 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, located four miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Westbound travel times are slightly longer than usual, currently taking 7 minutes 34 seconds, while eastbound travel times are near typical durations at 9 minutes 2 seconds. Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:09 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, near Kent Narrows Bridge, approximately 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. No delays eastbound. Current travel times are close to typical durations, with minimal differences suggesting normal traffic conditions overall.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:36 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 43B, Chester River Beach Road, about seven miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:25 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists on US 50 are facing delays starting at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, with travel times significantly increased from the normal duration. The westbound journey currently takes 14 minutes and 48 seconds, compared to the usual 7 minutes and 20 seconds. Eastbound traffic is closer to normal, with a slight increase to 8 minutes and 44 seconds instead of the typical 8 minutes and 25 seconds.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:19 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists on US 50 are experiencing delays starting from Exit 44B Evans Avenue, 7.9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:19 PMTraffic advisory
Motorists traveling westbound are experiencing delays starting at Exit 44B Evans Avenue, which is 7.9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Travel time westbound is currently 14 minutes 33 seconds, which is significantly longer than the typical 7 minutes 23 seconds. There are no delays for eastbound traffic, where conditions are near normal, with travel time estimated at 8 minutes 42 seconds. Please stay alert and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:06 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 45A, Hess Road, about 8.3 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays in the eastbound direction. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:37 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists on US 50 are experiencing delays starting at Exit 45b, Nesbit Road, 8.7 miles from the Bay Bridge. The estimated travel time westbound is 13 minutes 30 seconds, compared to the normal 7 minutes 23 seconds. Eastbound traffic is clear, with an estimated travel time of 8 minutes 47 seconds, close to the typical duration of 8 minutes 56 seconds. Drivers should maintain safe distances to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the US-50 301 Northbound Split, roughly 10 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:55 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is clear eastbound with no delays. Westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Bloomingdale Road, approximately 12.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Estimated travel time westbound is 16 minutes and 41 seconds, compared to the usual 7 minutes and 17 seconds. Ensure to maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:37 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from Tessapique College, which is 16 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Cooking times in each direction are close to the typical duration, indicating normal traffic flow for eastbound and minor delays for westbound. Maintain a safe distance between vehicles to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:37 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from Tessapique College, which is 16 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Cooking times in each direction are close to the typical duration, indicating normal traffic flow for eastbound and minor delays for westbound. Maintain a safe distance between vehicles to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:30 PMIssue reported
Currently, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Tessapique College, which is 16.0 miles from the Bay Bridge. The two left lanes are open while the right lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:29 PMIssue reported
Currently, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Tessapique College, which is 16 miles from the Bay Bridge. The two left lanes are open, but the right lane on the bridge is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Eastbound traffic is clear. Make sure to obey the lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:44 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays beginning at Tessapique College, 16 miles from the bridge. There are no delays eastbound, with travel times quicker than usual.
Key Takeaway: Westbound traffic delays.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:44 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from Tessapique College, which is 16 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Cooking times in each direction are close to the typical duration, indicating normal traffic flow for eastbound and minor delays for westbound. Maintain a safe distance between vehicles to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:18 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is flowing smoothly eastbound. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from Maryland 404, 16.8 miles from the Bay Bridge. Trips are only slightly longer than usual, but travelers should still be cautious and prepared for potential slowdowns.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:09 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound and westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing some delays. Eastbound delays start at Exit 32, Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound delays begin at Maryland 404, approximately 16.8 miles away. Motorists are advised to maintain safe distances to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing some delays at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is also seeing delays starting at Maryland 404, about 16.8 miles from the bridge. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.
Note: Typical eastbound and westbound travel times are indicating minor delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing some delays at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is also seeing delays starting at Maryland 404, about 16.8 miles from the bridge. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.
Note: Typical eastbound and westbound travel times are indicating minor delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing some delays at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is also seeing delays starting at Maryland 404, about 16.8 miles from the bridge. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.
Note: Typical eastbound and westbound travel times are indicating minor delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:01 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing some delays, starting around Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is facing delays beginning at Tessapique College, 16.0 miles from the Bay Bridge. Save money by using EasyPass Maryland for every trip.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:01 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing some delays at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is also seeing delays starting at Maryland 404, about 16.8 miles from the bridge. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.
Note: Typical eastbound and westbound travel times are indicating minor delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:54 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing some delays, starting around Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is facing delays beginning at Tessapique College, 16.0 miles from the Bay Bridge. Save money by using EasyPass Maryland for every trip.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:25 PMIssue reported
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Bloomingdale Road, 12.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Stay on US 50, and ensure safe driving by maintaining a distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:21 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are being experienced on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting at Outlet Center Drive, 10.5 miles from the bridge. Stay on US 50 to save time and consider using Easypass Maryland for every trip.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:21 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are being experienced on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting at Outlet Center Drive, 10.5 miles from the bridge. Stay on US 50 to save time and consider using Easypass Maryland for every trip.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:10 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Outlet Center Drive, around 10.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Expect delays in both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:09 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is slow from the US-50/301 NB Split, roughly 10 miles from the bridge. Travel times are slightly above normal, with eastbound taking approximately 9 minutes 2 seconds (normally 8 minutes 31 seconds) and westbound 7 minutes 34 seconds (normally 7 minutes 8 seconds). Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:09 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Outlet Center Drive, around 10.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Expect delays in both directions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:01 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is slow from the US-50/301 NB Split, roughly 10 miles from the bridge. Travel times are slightly above normal, with eastbound taking approximately 9 minutes 2 seconds (normally 8 minutes 31 seconds) and westbound 7 minutes 34 seconds (normally 7 minutes 8 seconds). Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:54 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic delays start at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic delays begin at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, approximately 7.6 miles from the bridge. Travel times eastbound are around 9 minutes 2 seconds (typically 8 minutes 31 seconds) and westbound around 7 minutes 34 seconds (typically 7 minutes 8 seconds). Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:48 PMIssue reported
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is also delayed, beginning at Exit 43a, Jackson Creek Road, about 6.6 miles away. Motorists are advised to stay on US 50. Ensure safe driving by maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:44 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 42, Eastside of Kent Nero's bridge, which is 5.4 miles from the Bay Bridge.
Please stay on US 50 to avoid additional issues, and drive safely.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:44 PMTraffic advisory
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 is backed up starting at Exit 42, Eastside of Kent Narrows Bridge, which is 5.4 miles from the Bay Bridge. Travel times are currently longer than usual, with eastbound traffic estimated at 15 minutes 57 seconds, and westbound at 14 minutes 48 seconds. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:38 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound US-50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Traffic eastbound is moving smoothly. On the eastern shore, westbound delays are also present prior to the US 50-301 split. Make sure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:26 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are reported 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 delays begin at Exit 39B, near Maryland 552, Dominion Road, which is 3.2 miles from the bridge. Additionally, westbound motorists on the eastern shore are facing delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Save time and money by staying on US 50 and using EasyPass Maryland. Remember to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:13 PMIssue reported
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, which is 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Traffic is also backed up on US 50 prior to Maryland 404 for those traveling westbound on the eastern shore. Eastbound traffic is clear. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, with only a slight increase from the typical travel time. Westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are additional delays prior to Maryland 404 for westbound traffic on the eastern shore.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:13 PMIssue reported
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, which is 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Traffic is also backed up on US 50 prior to Maryland 404 for those traveling westbound on the eastern shore. Eastbound traffic is clear. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic heading towards the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays. The backup begins at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, 2.5 miles from the bridge. Additionally, motorists on the eastern shore traveling westbound along US 50 before Maryland 404 are also facing delays. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic heading towards the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays. The backup begins at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, 2.5 miles from the bridge. Additionally, motorists on the eastern shore traveling westbound along US 50 before Maryland 404 are also facing delays. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:20 AMTraffic advisory
Traveling eastbound on US 50 is mostly clear with only minor delays. Westbound motorists are facing delays starting at Exit 38A Duke Street and before Maryland 404 on the eastern shore. Keep a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:47 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, near the Bay Bridge. Delays also occur along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no significant delays reported.
Maintain safe driving practices and keep a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions. Keep an eye on traffic signals and stay updated on current traffic conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:31 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists traveling westbound on the eastern shore are experiencing delays along US-50 prior to Maryland-4. Eastbound traffic is taking 10 minutes 18 seconds, slightly longer than the typical 9 minutes 52 seconds. Westbound traffic is taking 14 minutes 26 seconds, longer than the usual 7 minutes 18 seconds.
For smoother travel during the weekend, it's best to drive 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:24 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, near the Bay Bridge. Delays also occur along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no significant delays reported.
Maintain safe driving practices and keep a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions. Keep an eye on traffic signals and stay updated on current traffic conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:21 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists traveling westbound on the eastern shore are experiencing delays along US-50 prior to Maryland-4. Eastbound traffic is taking 10 minutes 18 seconds, slightly longer than the typical 9 minutes 52 seconds. Westbound traffic is taking 14 minutes 26 seconds, longer than the usual 7 minutes 18 seconds.
For smoother travel during the weekend, it's best to drive 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:21 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, near the Bay Bridge. Delays also occur along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no significant delays reported.
Maintain safe driving practices and keep a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions. Keep an eye on traffic signals and stay updated on current traffic conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:58 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists traveling westbound on the eastern shore are experiencing delays along US-50 prior to Maryland-4. Eastbound traffic is taking 10 minutes 18 seconds, slightly longer than the typical 9 minutes 52 seconds. Westbound traffic is taking 14 minutes 26 seconds, longer than the usual 7 minutes 18 seconds.
For smoother travel during the weekend, it's best to drive 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:57 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is taking approximately 10 minutes and 18 seconds, slightly above the normal time of 9 minutes and 52 seconds. Westbound traffic is taking around 14 minutes and 26 seconds, which is significantly longer than the typical 7 minutes and 18 seconds. For holiday weekend travel, the best times to drive 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:57 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Motorists traveling westbound on the eastern shore are experiencing delays along US-50 prior to Maryland-4. Eastbound traffic is taking 10 minutes 18 seconds, slightly longer than the typical 9 minutes 52 seconds. Westbound traffic is taking 14 minutes 26 seconds, longer than the usual 7 minutes 18 seconds.
For smoother travel during the weekend, it's best to drive 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.
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