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 conditions23 updates logged
- 8:30 PMAll 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 - 8:03 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 - 6:36 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays, with significant slowdowns beginning at exit 30, Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Travel times are currently longer than usual. There are no delays westbound. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:11 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays, starting from exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, about three miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Maintaining safe distances to avoid rear-end collisions is advised.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:18 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Severn River Bridge, while westbound traffic is clear. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Remember to maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:16 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at 7 River Bridge, 6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has delays beginning at exit 37, route 8 overpass, 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Remember to maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:54 PMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 24, Maryland 70, Role Boulevard, 7.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic also has delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:43 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting from Exit 23, Maryland 450, Peroll, about 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is also facing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes for westbound. Drivers should maintain safe distances to avoid accidents.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:39 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 23, Maryland 450, about 9 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has delays beginning at Exit 38A, Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are operational eastbound and two lanes westbound. Please drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:34 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, roughly 3 miles from the Bay Bridge. Traffic westbound also has delays beginning at Exit 38A Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Delays for those heading east towards the Seven River Bridge start at Exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from that bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:34 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B Cape St. Clair Road, roughly 3 miles from the Bay Bridge. Traffic westbound also has delays beginning at Exit 38A Duke Street, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Delays for those heading east towards the Seven River Bridge start at Exit 23, Maryland 450, approximately 3.1 miles from that bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:29 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound and westbound traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays. Eastbound delays start at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays begin at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass, which is 0.6 miles from the bridge. Heading eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge, delays start at Exit 22, Maryland 665, which is 4.2 miles from the bridge. Three lanes are open for eastbound traffic, while two lanes are available westbound. Conditions will be updated as needed.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:04 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 - 12:59 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound on the Bay Bridge, with no delays in either direction. However, motorists traveling eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge will encounter delays beginning at exit 22, Maryland 665, approximately 4.2 miles from the Seven River Bridge. Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:17 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 - 12:05 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 - 10:17 AMAll 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 - 9:29 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 - 4:53 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 - 4:35 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 - 4:17 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:17 AMAll 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 - 4:17 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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