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
- 8:38 PMAll clear
The Bay Bridge is currently clear in both directions. Eastbound traffic is experiencing minor delays, while westbound traffic is flowing normally. If traveling towards the Southern River Bridge, expect lane changes starting at Exit 30. For the least congestion, travel before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday. Maintain safe distances and follow lane-use signals to ensure smooth travel.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:34 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists can expect delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass. Travelers heading towards the Seven River Bridge will face delays from Exit 30. Traffic eastbound remains clear. Bridge officials are actively monitoring and will adjust traffic patterns if needed.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:32 PMTraffic advisory
Currently, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 38A Duke Street, which is 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, and at exit 30, 3 miles from the 7 River Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no reported delays. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and may adjust traffic patterns.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:26 PMTraffic advisory
Motorists traveling westbound are experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Heading towards the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 29, Cape St. Claire Road, about 2.5 miles away. There are no eastbound delays. Bridge officials are monitoring and may adjust traffic patterns.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:17 PMIssue reported
Motorists traveling westbound on US 50 are experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. If driving westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 29 Cape St. Clair Road, also around 2.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. Traffic patterns will be adjusted by bridge officials if conditions change.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:16 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays westbound beginning at Exit 39B, Maryland 552, approximately 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect, but bridge officials are monitoring conditions. Additionally, westbound traffic towards the Severn River Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road, about 2.5 miles from the Severn River Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:04 PMIssue reported
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, Kent Nero's Bridge, and also at Exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road. Travel eastbound is currently clear. Two-way traffic operations are not possible at this time. Bridge officials are monitoring the situation and will make adjustments as necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:57 PMIssue reported
Motorists traveling westbound on US 50 are experiencing delays starting at exit 43a, Jackson Creek Road, 6.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect. Delays are also noted westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, beginning at exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:27 PMIssue reported
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays beginning at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, which is 7.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Delays also begin at Exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the 7-river bridge. There are no delays traveling eastbound. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented currently. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:16 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, and also at Exit 30 near the 7 River Bridge. There are delays along US-50 prior to Maryland-213 for westbound motorists on the eastern shore. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:03 PMTraffic advisory
Motorists traveling westbound are encountering delays starting at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, approximately 7.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Two-way traffic operations are not feasible at this time, but officials are monitoring and may adjust traffic patterns as conditions change. Additionally, westbound delays are noted near Exit 30 towards the Severn River Bridge, about 3 miles from the bridge. Delays are also affecting US 301 prior to the US 50 intersection on the eastern shore.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:03 PMTraffic advisory
Motorists traveling westbound are encountering delays starting at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, approximately 7.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear. Two-way traffic operations are not feasible at this time, but officials are monitoring and may adjust traffic patterns as conditions change. Additionally, westbound delays are noted near Exit 30 towards the Severn River Bridge, about 3 miles from the bridge. Delays are also affecting US 301 prior to the US 50 intersection on the eastern shore.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:55 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are being experienced westbound starting at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, 7.6 miles from the Bay Bridge, and at Exit 30 towards the 7 River Bridge, about 3 miles away. There are no delays eastbound. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible but bridge officials are monitoring the situation and will adjust traffic patterns if conditions allow.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:33 PMIssue reported
Motorists traveling westbound on US 50 are experiencing delays starting at exit 43a, Jackson Creek Road, 6.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect. Delays are also noted westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, beginning at exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:10 PMIssue reported
Traffic conditions for the Bay Bridge in Maryland:
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 43B, Tester River Beach Road, which is about 7 miles from the Bay Bridge. If traveling towards the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road, roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge.
There are currently no delays for eastbound travel. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect at this time, but bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if necessary.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:03 PMIssue reported
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays beginning at Exit 44A, VFW Avenue, which is 7.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Delays also begin at Exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the 7-river bridge. There are no delays traveling eastbound. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented currently. Bridge officials are monitoring conditions and will adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:49 PMTraffic advisory
Motorists traveling westbound are experiencing delays near Exit 44B Evans Avenue, approximately 7.9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additionally, there are delays westbound near Exit 29 Cape St. Clair Road, around 2.5 miles from the Severn River Bridge, and delays along US 50 prior to the US 50-301 split. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. Bridge officials are monitoring the situation and will adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:21 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the US-50/301 NB Split, approximately 10 miles from the Bay Bridge. If you're traveling towards the Severn River Bridge, expect delays beginning at exit 29, Cape St. Clair Road, about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Currently, there are no delays for eastbound traffic. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect, but officials are monitoring conditions and may adjust traffic patterns if possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:16 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 45b, Nesbit Road, 8.7 miles from the bridge, and also around Exit 30 near the Seven River Bridge, which is about three miles away. Westbound delays are also noted on US 50 before Maryland 404 on the eastern shore. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. Two-way traffic operations are not available at this moment.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:52 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers on US 50 are experiencing delays near exit 43a, Jackson Creek Road, approximately 6.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additionally, there are delays starting at exit 30 for those heading towards the 7 River Bridge. Delays are also noted westbound on the eastern shore prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic is clear with no reported delays. Bridge officials are actively monitoring the situation.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:44 PMIssue reported
Westbound travelers are experiencing delays. Exit 41 near Kent Narrows Bridge and Exit 30 near Severn River Bridge are seeing congestion.
Eastbound traffic is currently flowing without any significant delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:35 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic update for the Bay Bridge in Maryland:
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 41, Kent Nero's Bridge, 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, and along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic is clear and moving smoothly. Drive safely and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:33 PMIssue reported
Motorists traveling westbound on US 50 are experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, approximately four miles from the Bay Bridge. Additionally, delays are occurring westbound prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic is moving normally. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:12 PMIssue reported
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is slow from Exit 31, Whitehall Road, located 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up from Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, about 3.2 miles away. Motorists are advised to be cautious and plan for additional travel time.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:37 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic at the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road (1.5 miles from the bridge). Westbound traffic delays begin at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road (2.5 miles from the bridge).
Plan for delays in both directions if traveling near the Bay Bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:21 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, approximately 3 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic faces delays beginning at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Travel times are currently longer than usual.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:29 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:08 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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