Bay Bridge status history
Revisit a day on the bridge. Browse saved closures, traffic advisories, daily recaps, BaySpan recordings, and camera photos and videos from notable updates. All dates and times are Eastern.
Check current bridge conditions28 updates logged
- 9:40 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:29 PMAll clear
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.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:11 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:11 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:23 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:53 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:41 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is generally clear with no delays westbound. Heading eastbound, delays start near exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. The current lane configurations have three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:21 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, roughly 6 tenths of a mile from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Eastbound lanes are running smoothly toward the Severn River Bridge, with delays beginning at Exit 22, Maryland 665, approximately 4.2 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:16 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, while the eastbound traffic is clear. There are three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes for westbound traffic. Additionally, eastbound travelers towards the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays beginning at Exit 22, Maryland 665, approximately 4.2 miles from the bridge. Maintain safe distances to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:05 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. Traffic is clear eastbound towards the Bay Bridge but there are delays beginning from Exit 21i97, approximately 5.3 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:59 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A, Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound. If you're traveling eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge, delays start at Exit 22, Maryland 665, which is about 4.2 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays near the Bay Bridge are the key issue to note.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:56 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Expect additional delays eastbound beginning near exit 22 Maryland 665, approximately 4.2 miles from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, located 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving without delays. Three lanes are open for eastbound travel and two lanes for westbound travel. Additionally, if you're traveling eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at exit 23, approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:41 PMIssue reported
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Three lanes are currently open eastbound, and two lanes westbound. Eastbound travelers towards the Seven River Bridge may encounter delays beginning at Exit 24, Rao Boulevard, 1.9 miles from the bridge. Ensure safe distances between vehicles to prevent collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:35 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are available westbound. Delays are expected eastbound towards the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:41 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on US 50 near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting from the shopping center road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drivers should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:35 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:29 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:00 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear as you approach the Bay Bridge in both directions. There are two lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. The right eastbound lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Traffic times are near normal durations. Drive safely and keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with minor delays. We are running three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound, with no significant holdups in either direction. Traffic is flowing well with no major issues reported. Make sure to obey lane use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:52 AMTraffic 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:46 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, just 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear, despite the left lane being closed for the preparation of two-way traffic. Follow lane use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:28 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:46 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:36 AMAll clear
Currently, traffic on the Bay Bridge in Maryland is running smoothly. There are no delays eastbound or westbound, even with the left lane closed for debris on the westbound side. Motorists should maintain safe distances to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:45 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions. Travel times are close to normal, with no significant delays reported. For the weekend, the best travel times are before 10 a.m. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:10 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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