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Thursday, August 1, 2024

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46 updates logged

  1. 10:20 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. 10:10 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. 9:44 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. 9:44 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. 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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  5. 7:27 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. 6:37 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. 6:31 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  8. 6:14 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting from Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Expect longer travel times. There are no delays for westbound traffic. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. For eastbound traffic toward the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 27, about half a mile from the bridge.

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  9. 6:09 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US-50 is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, about 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. If you're heading eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge, expect delays beginning at Exit 24, Rao Boulevard, around 1.9 miles from the bridge. Traffic is flowing normally westbound.

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  10. 5:56 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays, starting at Exit 24 (Role Boulevard), 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travel is taking around 25 minutes instead of the usual 10 minutes. No delays on the westbound side, it remains clear. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drive safely and maintain a safe following distance.

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  11. 5:45 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 24, Role Boulevard, while westbound traffic is facing delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound on the Bay Bridge. Follow lane-use signals and maintain a safe driving distance to avoid collisions.

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  12. 5:32 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. 5:15 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 22, Maryland 665, Aris T. Allen Boulevard, about 9.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Motorists should expect delays eastbound. Westbound traffic also faces delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  14. 5:15 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 22, Maryland 665, Aris T. Allen Boulevard, about 9.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Motorists should expect delays eastbound. Westbound traffic also faces delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  15. 4:51 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 21, I-97, which is 11 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, just 1.8 miles from the bridge. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.

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  16. 4:51 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 21, I-97, which is 11 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, just 1.8 miles from the bridge. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent collisions.

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  17. 4:44 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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  18. 4:33 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23 at Maryland 450, which is 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also facing delays beginning at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Motorists should ensure to maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  19. 4:09 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, about 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also delayed beginning at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, 3.2 miles from the bridge. Currently, there are three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. Motorists should ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

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  20. 3:47 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, parole, which is 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also seeing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, 4 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. Keep a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  21. 2:50 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 24, Maryland 70, Role Boulevard, approximately 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, about four miles from the bridge. Currently, there are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes for westbound traffic.

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  22. 2:41 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic is currently experiencing delays on both eastbound and westbound routes. Eastbound traffic is backed up from exit 27 (Route 2, Richie Highway), which is 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is facing delays starting at exit 40a (South Piney Creek Road), located four miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound on the Bay Bridge. Maintain a safe distance approaching the US-50-301 split in Queenstown.

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  23. 2:41 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic is currently experiencing delays on both eastbound and westbound routes. Eastbound traffic is backed up from exit 27 (Route 2, Richie Highway), which is 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is facing delays starting at exit 40a (South Piney Creek Road), located four miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound on the Bay Bridge. Maintain a safe distance approaching the US-50-301 split in Queenstown.

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  24. 2:22 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27, Route 2, Richie Highway, which is 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also delayed, starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Make sure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  25. 2:10 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 27, route 2, Richie Highway, located 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Travelers heading east should anticipate slower movement. Westbound traffic encounters delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. Currently, three lanes are open for eastbound traffic and two lanes for westbound travel. Drivers should maintain safe distances to avoid collisions.

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  26. 1:53 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is experiencing no delays despite temporary police activity, and the same applies to westbound traffic.

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  27. 1:53 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is experiencing no delays despite temporary police activity, and the same applies to westbound traffic.

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  28. 1:35 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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  29. 1:23 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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  30. 12:51 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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  31. 12:28 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 27, Route 2, Richie Highway, which is 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Obey lane-use signals and maintain safe distances to avoid collisions.

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  32. 12:05 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Severn River Bridge, while westbound traffic is clear. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Remember to maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.

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  33. 11:41 AMIssue reported

    Traffic Update: Eastbound traffic on US 50 is facing delays starting at Exit 27, Route 2, Richie Highway. The left lane on the Bay Bridge is closed for preparation of two-way traffic, but westbound traffic is experiencing no significant delays. Stay on US 50 and drive safely.

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  34. 11:05 AMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27, Route 2, Ritchie Highway, approximately 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, resulting in longer travel times. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays reported. Remember to maintain safe driving practices to avoid potential rear-end collisions.

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  35. 11:04 AMIssue reported

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently seeing delays eastbound starting at exit 27, Route 2, Richie Highway. The delay stretches 5.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is clear despite the right lane closure due to road work. Make sure to stay on US 50 and drive safely, maintaining distance to avoid collisions.

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  36. 11:04 AMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27, Route 2, Ritchie Highway, approximately 5.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, resulting in longer travel times. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays reported. Remember to maintain safe driving practices to avoid potential rear-end collisions.

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  37. 10:57 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, located 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear despite ongoing road work on the bridge. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  38. 10:42 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, located 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays despite the right lane being closed for road work. Ensure to maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.

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  39. 10:36 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is facing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, approximately 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Only the left lane on the Eastbound Bridge is open; the right lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Westbound traffic is clear, despite the right lane being closed for road work.

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  40. 10:28 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, due to a disabled vehicle, with only the left lane open on the Eastbound Bridge. Motorists should expect significant delays eastbound. Westbound traffic is clear, despite the right lane being closed for road work. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to minimize accidents.

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  41. 10:20 AMConstruction

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays despite a closed right lane on the bridge due to road work. Motorists should stay on US 50 and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.

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  42. 10:16 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting from Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly despite the right lane being closed for road work. Ensure a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  43. 9:08 AMAll clear

    Traffic on both eastbound and westbound directions of the Bay Bridge is currently clear. No delays are reported despite the right lane being closed for road work on the westbound side. Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid accidents.

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  44. 4:46 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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  45. 4:34 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. 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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  46. 4:16 AMAll clear

    Bay Bridge traffic is currently clear in both directions. Eastbound and westbound lanes are experiencing normal travel times. Two left lanes on the bridge are closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic, but this is not causing any delays. Motorists should maintain a safe distance and obey all lane-use signals to ensure smooth traffic flow.

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