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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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41 updates logged

  1. 9:55 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. 9:49 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. 9:13 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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  4. 9:11 PMAll clear

    There are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are moving smoothly despite ongoing road work. Be sure to maintain safe distances to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  5. 7:52 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both experiencing no delays. The left lane on the bridge is closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic.

    Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  6. 6:21 PMAll clear

    No delays in either direction. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound on US-50. Eastbound traffic is only slightly above the usual time, taking around 14 minutes as opposed to the normal 11 minutes. Westbound traffic is nearly normal, slightly under 8 minutes, where it usually takes about 7 minutes and 37 seconds. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Safe travels!

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  7. 6:18 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point, one mile from the Bay Bridge. Traveling towards the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 27, 1.5 miles from the bridge. All westbound traffic is moving smoothly. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Remember to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid accidents.

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  8. 6:16 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. The bridge is operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Eastbound travelers towards the Seven River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge. Use caution and maintain a safe following distance.

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  9. 6:08 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at exit 30, Bayhead Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Delays also start at exit 27 for eastbound travelers towards the Seven River Bridge, about half a mile away. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  10. 6:04 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, parole, located 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays for westbound traffic. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Eastbound travelers towards the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays beginning at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge.

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  11. 5:52 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, near Parole, 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass, less than a mile from the Bay Bridge.

    Currently, there are significant delays eastbound, with traffic taking over twice the typical duration. Traffic westbound is also delayed but to a lesser extent. Three lanes are open eastbound, and two lanes are open westbound. Please ensure to adjust your driving plans accordingly.

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  12. 5:39 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, about 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are operational eastbound and two lanes westbound. Please drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  13. 5:18 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from Exit 23, Maryland 450, Peroll, about 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also facing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes for westbound. Drivers should maintain safe distances to avoid accidents.

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  14. 4:58 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, which is 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, the two right lanes on the bridge are open while the left lane is closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic. Westbound traffic is also experiencing delays, beginning at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Motorists should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  15. 4:58 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, Peroll, which is 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also delayed beginning at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Currently, the two right lanes are open, while the left lane on the bridge is closed.

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  16. 4:55 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 21, I-97, approximately 11 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also facing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Currently, only the two right lanes are open, as the left lane on the bridge is closed. Ensure to maintain a safe distance and follow all lane use signals.

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  17. 4:51 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 21, I-97, 11 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic also has delays beginning at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Only the two right lanes are open on the bridge, as the left lane is closed. The conditions are being monitored, and adjustments will be made if possible. Safe travels.

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  18. 4:47 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing significant delays, beginning at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is also seeing delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, about 2.5 miles from the bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed, limiting traffic to the two right lanes only. Motorists should maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions. Eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge is delayed starting at Exit 21, about 5.3 miles from the bridge. Traffic conditions will be monitored and adjusted as necessary.

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  19. 4:39 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, 2.5 miles from the bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed, with only the two right lanes open. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect at this time. Additionally, eastbound delays are noted from Exit 23, Maryland 450, towards the Seven River Bridge, about 3.1 miles away. Motorists should expect significant delays and adjust travel plans accordingly.

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  20. 4:35 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic delays begin at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge also has delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, around 3.1 miles from the bridge. Currently, the two right lanes are open; the left lane on the Bay Bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic. Traffic times indicate moderate delays in both directions.

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  21. 4:20 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b, Cape St. Clair Road, about three miles from the bridge. Westbound delays begin at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed, with only the two right lanes open. Eastbound traffic towards Severn River Bridge is also delayed, starting at exit 23, Maryland 450, 3.1 miles from the bridge.

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  22. 4:13 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, approximately three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is also facing delays starting at Exit 38A Duke Street, about 1.5 miles away. The left lane on the bridge is closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic, and currently, only the two right lanes are open. If you are traveling eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 23, Maryland 450, which is about 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Authorities are keeping an eye on the situation and will adjust traffic flow as needed.

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  23. 4:13 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound and westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge are currently experiencing delays.

    Eastbound delays start at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, approximately three miles from the bridge. Westbound delays begin at Exit 38A Duke Street, around 1.5 miles from the bridge. Only the two right lanes are open, as the left lane on the bridge is closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic. Additionally, eastbound traffic approaching the Seven River Bridge is delayed, starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, about 3.1 miles from the bridge.

    Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if possible.

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  24. 4:10 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays around Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, which is three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also delayed starting at Exit 38A Duke Street, 1.5 miles from the bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed, and two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect. The two right lanes remain open. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if necessary. Follow traffic signals and maintain safe distances to avoid accidents.

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  25. 4:01 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also backed up, beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge.

    The two right lanes are open on the bridge, while the left lane remains closed. Currently, there’s no two-way traffic operation.

    Bridge officials are continuously monitoring conditions and ready to adjust traffic patterns as needed.

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  26. 3:56 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting from Exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also facing delays beginning at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass, approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. Currently, the two right lanes are open, while the left lane on the bridge remains closed. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.

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  27. 3:55 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, located three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also seeing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, about half a mile from the bridge. The two right lanes are currently open while the left lane is closed. Obey lane signals and keep safe distances to prevent accidents.

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  28. 3:50 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays from exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, around three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is running smoothly, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed. Maintain safe distances to prevent accidents.

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  29. 3:49 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting from Exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also facing delays beginning at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass, approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. Currently, the two right lanes are open, while the left lane on the bridge remains closed. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.

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  30. 3:42 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bay Head Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the left lane being closed on the bridge. Be sure to follow the lane use signals and keep a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  31. 3:29 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both experiencing no delays. The left lane on the bridge is closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic.

    Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  32. 12:30 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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  33. 12:21 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, near the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Please obey lane use signals and maintain safe distances from other vehicles.

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  34. 12:18 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Westbound traffic is clear. Please obey lane signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  35. 12:12 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US-50 near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays. Traffic starts to back up at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Remember to maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  36. 11:43 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. The left lane on the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. There are no delays westbound. Two lanes are open in each direction. Maintain a safe following distance to avoid accidents.

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  37. 11:19 AM(issue)

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road due to road work, with only two lanes open. Westbound traffic is clear, and there are two lanes available. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  38. 10:55 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, one mile from the Bay Bridge. The left lane on the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Westbound traffic is clear. Two lanes are open in each direction. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  39. 9:54 AMIssue reported

    Currently, there are no backups or delays as you approach the Bay Bridge in either direction. Two lanes are open for both eastbound and westbound traffic, although the left lane on the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Travelers should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent accidents.

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  40. 9:47 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travel times are close to normal, with no significant delays in either direction. Motorists are reminded to maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.

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  41. 9:22 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both experiencing no delays. In the westbound direction, despite the left lane being closed for preparations, traffic remains smooth. Maintain a safe following distance to avoid potential collisions.

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