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 conditions15 updates logged
- 9:29 PMIssue reported
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Currently, one lane is open eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer lane. Travel times are near normal durations: eastbound is approximately 9 minutes 57 seconds and westbound is approximately 7 minutes 34 seconds. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:21 PMIssue reported
There are no backups or delays as you approach the Bay Bridge in either direction. Currently, traffic is flowing smoothly with one lane open westbound and two lanes 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. Motorists are reminded to maintain a safe distance from the vehicles ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:21 PMIssue reported
Traffic is clear on the Bay Bridge with no backups or delays in either direction.
Currently, one lane is open westbound and two lanes eastbound. The right lane eastbound is closed for road work, and the center lane westbound is closed for a buffer lane. Eastbound travel time is around 9 minutes 57 seconds (normally 8 minutes 42 seconds), and westbound travel time is about 13 minutes 43 seconds (normally 7 minutes 18 seconds). Commuters should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:14 PMAll clear
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is mostly clear. Currently, there are no delays or backups approaching the bridge. One lane is operating westbound and three lanes are eastbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer lane. Eastbound travel is taking approximately 10 minutes, which is slightly above normal. Westbound travel is taking about 7.5 minutes, which is typical. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:30 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving smoothly on the Bay Bridge with no delays reported. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travel times are slightly above normal; eastbound trips are taking around 9 minutes and 57 seconds, and westbound trips are about 13 minutes and 43 seconds. Motorists should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:22 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, about a mile from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound.
Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Expect minor delays eastbound.
Make sure to follow lane use signals and keep a safe distance between vehicles to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US-50 near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road. The delay stretches to approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic currently flows through three lanes, while westbound traffic, which has no delays, uses two lanes. Ensure safe driving practices to minimize the risk of rear-end collisions.
Typical travel times:
- Eastbound: 9 minutes 57 seconds (normally 8 minutes 42 seconds)
- Westbound: 7 minutes 34 seconds (normally 7 minutes 44 seconds)
Travel times are close to normal, indicating mostly smooth traffic conditions despite the minor eastbound delay.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, approximately 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Comparatively, eastbound travel is taking around 10 minutes, which is just a bit above normal. Westbound traffic has no delays, despite the travel time being a bit longer than usual, currently taking about 14 minutes. There are three lanes open for eastbound and two lanes for westbound traffic. Expect eastbound delays starting from Exit 28, Baydale Drive. Drive safely and stay aware of changing conditions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:34 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 27, Route 2, Richie Highway, which is 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound. Westbound traffic is clear with two lanes open. Ensure safe driving by keeping a proper distance from other vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:19 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is facing delays beginning at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, located 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:07 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, eastbound traffic takes approximately 9 minutes 54 seconds, slightly longer than the usual 9 minutes 35 seconds.
Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed in preparation for two-way traffic. The current travel time is around 13 minutes 43 seconds, compared to the typical 7 minutes 18 seconds.
Motorists are reminded to maintain safe distances to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:22 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting from Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Estimated travel time eastbound is 9 minutes 57 seconds, slightly above the norm of 8 minutes 42 seconds, indicating minor delays.
In contrast, westbound traffic is clear with no reported delays and an estimated travel time of 7 minutes 34 seconds, which is typical for this route.
Ensure you maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:59 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30 Bayhead Road, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no reported delays. Travel times for eastbound are approximately 9 minutes 54 seconds, with westbound times around 13 minutes 43 seconds. Eastbound delays are minor, and westbound traffic is moving smoothly. Remember to stay alert and maintain safe following distances to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. The estimated travel time for eastbound traffic is 9 minutes and 57 seconds, slightly longer than the normal duration of 8 minutes and 42 seconds. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays, with an estimated travel time of 13 minutes and 43 seconds—also longer than usual but moving steadily.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:51 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, near the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent collisions.
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