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Monday, August 12, 2024

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31 updates logged

  1. 9:26 PMAll clear

    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. 9:20 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups or delays as you approach the Bay Bridge in either direction. At this time, one lane is operating westbound and two lanes eastbound. Traffic conditions are being monitored and will adjust as necessary.

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  3. 9:08 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. We are operating one lane westbound and three lanes eastbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Motorists should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  4. 9:05 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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  5. 8:56 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. 8:55 PMAll clear

    Expect delays eastbound on U.S. 50; westbound traffic is flowing normally.

    Eastbound traffic on U.S. 50 towards the Bay Bridge is experiencing significant delays. Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with normal travel times. Drive safe and stay updated for any changes.

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  7. 6:41 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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  8. 5:53 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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  9. 5:47 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, no delays are reported on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing smoothly with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Delays are noted for those heading eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge, starting at exit 27, about half a mile from the bridge. Motorists should maintain a safe distance between vehicles to avoid accidents.

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  10. 5:45 PMIssue reported

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no significant backups or delays in either direction. There are two lanes open in both directions, although the left lane on the eastbound bridge is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Expect normal travel times and maintain safe driving practices. Delays begin at Exit 27 for those traveling eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge.

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  11. 4:58 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, near the Route 8 overpass, close to the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Eastbound travelers should also expect delays near the Severn River Bridge, beginning at Exit 27.

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  12. 4:32 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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  13. 4:11 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Westbound traffic is clear. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  14. 4:04 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, which is 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic delays begin at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass, 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound.

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  15. 3:49 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 28, Baydale Drive, just 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Motorists should expect eastbound delays. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly despite the left lane closure on the bridge. Ensure safe driving practices by maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

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  16. 3:35 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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  17. 3:23 PMIssue 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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  18. 3:12 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays. Eastbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 29B, Cape St. Clair Road, 3 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic also has delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Motorists should follow the lane-use signals and keep a safe distance to avoid accidents.

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  19. 2:40 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 near the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, which is four miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays reported. Ensure you maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to prevent collisions.

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  20. 2:11 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays near Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, approximately four miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, three lanes are open for eastbound traffic and two lanes for westbound. Drivers should maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  21. 1:59 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, which is 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, there are no delays eastbound. Traffic is flowing efficiently with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.

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  22. 1:45 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, near the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic also has delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. Please stay on US 50 and be mindful of lane configurations.

    Travel times are notably slower eastbound, indicating heavier traffic, while westbound times are closer to normal.

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  23. 1:17 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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  24. 1:11 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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  25. 1:06 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bay Head Road, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. If you're going eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at exit 27, roughly half a mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is clear, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Obey lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.

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  26. 1:05 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bay Head Road, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. If you're going eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at exit 27, roughly half a mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is clear, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Obey lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.

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  27. 1:05 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 30, Bay Head Road, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. If you're going eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at exit 27, roughly half a mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is clear, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for preparation of two-way traffic. Obey lane signals and maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.

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  28. 11:16 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound travelers should be aware of delays beginning at Exit 24, Rau Boulevard, roughly 1.9 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Ideal travel times for the weekend are outlined as before 10 AM and after 10 PM on Friday, before 7 AM and after 5 PM on Saturday, and Sundays before 10 AM and after 10 PM.

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  29. 10:49 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound delays start at Exit 27 near the Seven River Bridge. Ideal travel times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sundays.

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  30. 4:04 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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  31. 3:52 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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