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Sunday, August 11, 2024

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27 updates logged

  1. 11:40 PMIssue 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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  2. 11:21 PMIssue reported

    Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions. Eastbound traffic has no delays despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic prep. Similarly, westbound traffic is smooth even with the two right lanes closed for road work.

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  3. 11:04 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are running smoothly despite road work closing the two right lanes on the westbound side. Motorists should remain cautious and maintain safe distances to prevent collisions.

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  4. 5:49 PMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear on and approaching the Bay Bridge in both directions. Travel times are normal. For those planning to travel this weekend, the best times are before 10 a.m. Remember to maintain a safe following distance to avoid accidents.

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  5. 5:45 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass. Traffic is clear eastbound. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  6. 5:37 PMTraffic advisory

    Current traffic report for the Bay Bridge in Maryland:

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from the shopping center road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  7. 5:32 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Motorists are reminded to maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  8. 5:01 PMIssue reported

    Traffic westbound on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, approximately 3.2 miles from the bridge. There are no delays eastbound, and traffic is flowing normally. Maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  9. 4:25 PMTraffic advisory

    Expect delays on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is facing slowdowns starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backing up from Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, about 2.5 miles away. Stay on US 50 and follow the lane-50 corridor instructions for smoother travel.

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  10. 4:15 PMTraffic advisory

    There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed from Exit 37, Route 8, about 0.6 miles from the bridge. Motorists are advised to remain on US 50. Maintain safe distances to prevent collisions.

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  11. 3:50 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, roughly 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic towards the Seven River Bridge has no delays. Expect delays exiting the westbound bridge at the Cape St. Clair Overpass, 3 miles from the Bay Bridge. Maintain a safe driving distance to avoid accidents.

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  12. 3:50 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, roughly 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic towards the Seven River Bridge has no delays. Expect delays exiting the westbound bridge at the Cape St. Clair Overpass, 3 miles from the Bay Bridge. Maintain a safe driving distance to avoid accidents.

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  13. 3:50 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bayhead Road, roughly 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic towards the Seven River Bridge has no delays. Expect delays exiting the westbound bridge at the Cape St. Clair Overpass, 3 miles from the Bay Bridge. Maintain a safe driving distance to avoid accidents.

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  14. 3:35 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, roughly three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays reported. Travelers heading west towards the Seven River Bridge may encounter slight delays as they exit the Westbound Bridge to the Cape St. Clair Overpass, also about three miles from the Bay Bridge. Remember to maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  15. 3:22 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 currently clear. If you're heading westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, expect delays beginning at exit 30, about three miles away.

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  16. 3:17 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, about 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. However, if you're heading westbound towards the Seven River Bridge, expect delays beginning at exit 30, approximately three miles from the bridge. Maintain safe driving practices to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  17. 3:17 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is facing delays starting at exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, with travel times significantly higher than usual. Currently, eastbound traffic is not flowing smoothly. Westbound traffic, however, is moving normally with no delays reported. For those traveling westbound towards the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 30, about three miles from the bridge. Remember to maintain a safe following distance to help avoid accidents.

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  18. 2:36 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. Ensure a safe driving distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  19. 12:56 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is around 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no reported delays. Avoid rear-end collisions by maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

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  20. 12:31 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29A, Bush Frontage Road, which is 3.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. Make sure to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  21. 10:45 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, roughly three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving without delays. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent rear-end collisions. Stay safe on the road.

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  22. 10:10 AMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays for eastbound motorists starting at exit 30 Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no delays. Motorists should obey lane signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid accidents.

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  23. 9:58 AMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, near the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  24. 9:55 AMIssue reported

    No significant delays reported on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly despite a crash that has closed the left lane, while westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays. Travel times are close to normal durations, suggesting steady traffic flow.

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  25. 5:22 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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  26. 3:04 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, the bridge is operating under wind warnings, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Ensure to obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  27. 12:02 AMWind advisory

    Currently, there are no delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are flowing smoothly. The left westbound lane is closed for preparation of two-way traffic, but this is not causing any disruptions. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained winds between 30-39 mph, so caution is advised for vehicles vulnerable to high winds.

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