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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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8 updates logged

  1. 9:55 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is clear. Eastbound travel is estimated at 9 minutes 2 seconds, and westbound travel is at 7 minutes 34 seconds, which are near typical durations. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. Please obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  2. 9:16 PMWind advisory

    Currently, there are no delays or backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is flowing smoothly, with travel times slightly less than typical durations. Westbound traffic is also clear, despite the closure of the left lane due to preparations for two-way traffic. Drivers should be cautious of wind warnings, as sustained wind speeds range between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Vehicles vulnerable to high winds, such as house trailers and box trailers, should proceed with extra caution.

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  3. 5:04 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, around three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the closure of the left lane on the bridge. The bridge is currently under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, so vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution. Traffic times are close to typical durations, indicating relatively normal traffic conditions.

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  4. 9:55 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving smoothly in both directions with no delays. Eastbound traffic is estimated to take around 9 minutes and 2 seconds, close to the normal 8 minutes and 31 seconds. Westbound traffic is estimated at 7 minutes and 34 seconds, which is also near the typical duration of 7 minutes and 8 seconds. There are no significant delays at this time. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  5. 9:27 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with minimal deviations from normal travel times, estimated at around 9 minutes. Westbound traffic is also flowing well, despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation, with travel times close to the usual duration. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  6. 5:36 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is clear. Eastbound travel is estimated at 9 minutes 2 seconds, and westbound travel is at 7 minutes 34 seconds, which are near typical durations. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. Please obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  7. 5:21 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is experiencing no delays, taking approximately 9 minutes 2 seconds, close to the typical duration. Westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays despite the closure of the left lane on the bridge, with travel time around 7 minutes 34 seconds, which is typical. Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear in both directions.

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  8. 5:09 AMAll clear

    No current backups on Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic shows minimal travel time difference, taking around 9 minutes 2 seconds. Westbound traffic is also clear, taking approximately 7 minutes 34 seconds, despite lane closures. Maintain safe driving practices and stay informed for any changes.

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