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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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17 updates logged

  1. 9:13 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. 8:54 PMAll clear

    Eastbound and westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays despite the closure of the two left lanes for preparation of two-way traffic. Ensure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  3. 6:51 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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  4. 5:54 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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  5. 5:54 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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  6. 5:09 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, traffic is flowing smoothly on both eastbound and westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge with three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes open. However, there is a delay of approximately 1.9 miles starting from exit 24, Rau Boulevard, for those traveling eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge. Motorists are reminded to maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  7. 4:36 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. 4:24 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. 3:39 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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  10. 1:56 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. There are no delays eastbound.

    There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers should maintain safe distances to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  11. 1:30 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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  12. 12:51 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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  13. 11:42 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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  14. 9:15 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Even with road work causing a right lane closure westbound, traffic remains smooth. Ensure you maintain a safe following distance to avoid accidents.

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  15. 5:06 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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  16. 4:54 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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  17. 4:36 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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