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Monday, July 29, 2024

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37 updates logged

  1. 9:44 PMIssue reported

    There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently being managed with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane. Ensure you follow lane signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

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  2. 9:39 PMIssue reported

    Currently, there are no backups or delays as you approach the Bay Bridge in either direction. We are operating one lane westbound and two lanes 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. Traffic conditions are clear and normal in both directions.

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  3. 9:35 PMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is flowing smoothly today with no significant delays. Eastbound traffic is moving with slightly above-average travel times, while westbound traffic is near its typical duration. Motorists should stay on US 50 and maintain safe distances between vehicles to ensure a smooth journey.

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  4. 9:15 PMAll clear

    The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing no delays in either direction. Eastbound traffic and westbound traffic are both moving smoothly, despite ongoing road work that has two left lanes closed on the bridge. Maintain safe distances to prevent collisions.

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  5. 7:07 PMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear in both directions. There's no delay for eastbound or westbound traffic despite the left lane closure on the westbound side for discontinuation of two-way traffic. Maintain a safe distance to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  6. 5:37 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are minor delays on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is taking longer than usual but westbound traffic is moving normally. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. All drivers should maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  7. 5:31 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays near Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, roughly 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Currently, three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes are in operation. Motorists should stay on US 50 and maintain safe distances to avoid collisions.

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  8. 5:27 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, about 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Current lane operations are three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. For eastbound travelers, delays towards the Severn River Bridge begin at Exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.

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  9. 5:25 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is currently experiencing delays near Exit 38A, Duke Street, approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. The current lane configuration includes three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes. Eastbound travelers should also expect delays starting at Exit 27, about half a mile from the Seven River Bridge. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  10. 5:04 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street, approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. No delays are reported eastbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. For those traveling towards the Severn River Bridge eastbound, expect delays beginning at Exit 24, Rao Boulevard, around 1.9 miles from the bridge. Stay alert and drive safely.

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  11. 4:49 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. There are also delays eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. If traveling westbound, expect delays near Exit 38A.

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  12. 4:47 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is generally clear with no delays westbound. Heading eastbound, delays start near exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. The current lane configurations have three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  13. 4:37 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound, causing slower traffic flow. Westbound traffic has no delays with two lanes open. For those traveling eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge. Always maintain a safe distance to avoid accidents.

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  14. 4:29 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), around 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Westbound traffic is clear. For eastbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 24 (Rao Boulevard), approximately 1.9 miles from the bridge.

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  15. 4:19 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear. Eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge also has delays beginning at exit 27, about half a mile from the bridge. We are currently operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.

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  16. 4:17 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays, starting from exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, about three miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Maintaining safe distances to avoid rear-end collisions is advised.

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  17. 3:55 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b, Cape St. Clair Road, which is three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly despite a lane closure on the bridge. Obey lane signals and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid accidents.

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  18. 3:31 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic towards the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays beginning at exit 29b, Cape St. Clare Road, approximately three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear. If you are traveling westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, expect delays beginning at exit 29, Cape St. Clare Road, around 2.5 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  19. 3:28 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic has no significant delays reported. For those heading westbound towards the Seven River Bridge, expect delays beginning at exit 29, Cape St. Clare Road, about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Ensure to maintain safe driving practices to avoid rear collisions.

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  20. 3:19 PMTraffic advisory

    There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic delays begin at Exit 38A, Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the bridge.

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  21. 3:01 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, near Maryland 552 and Dominion Road, which is 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.

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  22. 2:01 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, Kent Nero's Bridge, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  23. 1:58 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic westbound is experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, Kent Nero's Bridge, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Follow lane use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  24. 1:33 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 32, Sandy Point, while westbound traffic is facing delays starting at exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road. The two right lanes are currently open on the Bay Bridge, but the left lane is closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic.

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  25. 1:28 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays near Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, with the left lane on the bridge currently closed. The two right lanes remain open. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays. Ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.

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  26. 1:23 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, there are no delays for eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, approximately four miles from the bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  27. 1:01 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, traffic is managed with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Make sure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid collisions.

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  28. 12:36 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, and westbound traffic has delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street.

    There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Use caution and maintain safe distances between vehicles.

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  29. 12:22 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, while westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed in preparation for two-way traffic, so only the two right lanes are currently open. Ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  30. 12:16 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays from Exit 30, Bayhead Road, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic also has delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass, approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. The two right lanes on the bridge are currently open, while the left lane remains closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to avoid accidents.

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  31. 11:50 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bay Head Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane closure on the bridge. Ensure to follow lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent accidents.

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  32. 11:14 AMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays near Exit 31, Whitehall Road, causing longer travel times. Eastbound travel is slower than usual, while westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays reported. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions. Stay updated on traffic conditions to ensure a safe and efficient journey.

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  33. 9:31 AMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Best travel times this weekend are before 10 a.m. Maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  34. 9:23 AMIssue reported

    Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge with no significant delays. Eastbound traffic is running close to its usual duration, taking around 9 minutes, and westbound is slightly under 8 minutes. Traffic flow is normal, ensuring smooth travel across the bridge.

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  35. 4:31 AMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Best travel times this weekend are before 10 a.m. Maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  36. 4:13 AMAll clear

    Currently, there's no delay for westbound traffic and eastbound traffic, despite lane closures on the bridge. Traffic is flowing smoothly both directions on the Bay Bridge. Please ensure to follow all traffic signals and maintain a safe following distance.

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  37. 12:07 AMIssue reported

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, with no backups or delays reported. Currently, one lane is open in each direction, with the westbound bridge closed for road work. Obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.

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