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Saturday, August 24, 2024

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40 updates logged

  1. 11:57 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. One lane is operating in each direction due to road work on the eastbound bridge and a buffer lane on the westbound bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently flowing without delays. Stay safe by maintaining a proper distance from other vehicles to prevent accidents.

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  2. 11:02 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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  3. 10:50 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.

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  4. 10:08 PMAll clear

    The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing no delays in either direction. Eastbound traffic and westbound traffic are both moving smoothly, despite ongoing road work that has two left lanes closed on the bridge. Maintain safe distances to prevent collisions.

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  5. 10:04 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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  6. 8:29 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.

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  7. 8:22 PMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear in both directions. Eastbound traffic is experiencing no delays. Westbound traffic is also moving smoothly, despite a right lane closure on the bridge due to a disabled vehicle. Ensure to maintain a safe distance between vehicles to avoid collisions.

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  8. 6:10 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.

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  9. 5:59 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US-50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, about one mile from the Bay Bridge. Traffic is clear westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Westbound travelers should expect delays beginning at Exit 30, around three miles from the Severn River Bridge. Please obey lane signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  10. 5:58 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US-50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, about one mile from the Bay Bridge. Traffic is clear westbound. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Westbound travelers should expect delays beginning at Exit 30, around three miles from the Severn River Bridge. Please obey lane signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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  11. 5:47 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, around 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays westbound. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Westbound delays begin at Exit 30 towards the Seven River Bridge, approximately three miles away. Follow lane signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  12. 5:40 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, we are operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound on the Bay Bridge. Expect no delays in either direction. Traffic is smooth and close to normal travel times. If traveling westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, be aware that delays start at exit 30, approximately three miles from the bridge. Stay safe and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

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  13. 5:21 PMTraffic 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.

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  14. 5:19 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays near Exit 31, Whitehall Road. Westbound traffic is seeing delays near Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass. Current lane operation includes three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Traffic eastbound is slower than usual, but westbound remains relatively normal. Remember to maintain a safe distance between vehicles to avoid collisions.

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  15. 5:15 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, about one mile from the Bay Bridge.

    Westbound traffic has minor delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, roughly 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge.

    Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.

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  16. 5:13 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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  17. 5:07 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.

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  18. 5:03 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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  19. 4:57 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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  20. 4:51 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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  21. 4:37 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting from Exit 39B, Maryland 552, Dominion Road, 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. The two right lanes are open, but the left lane is closed, resulting in longer travel times. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays.

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  22. 4:34 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, with the left lane of the bridge currently closed. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  23. 4:15 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, traffic is managed with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Make sure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid collisions.

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  24. 3:40 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 three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. Drive safely and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  25. 3:33 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass, which is 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, three lanes are operating eastbound and two lanes westbound.

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  26. 3:22 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 29b Cape St. Clair Road, three miles from the Bay Bridge. Currently, traffic is moving more slowly than usual on the eastbound side, while westbound traffic remains clear. We are operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  27. 2:57 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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  28. 2:46 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic towards the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays starting from exit 29B at Cape St. Clair Road, which is around three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly without delays. However, if you're heading westbound towards the Severn River Bridge, expect delays beginning at exit 30. Maintain safe driving practices from Annapolis to the US-50/301 split.

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  29. 2:43 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at exit 30 Bayhead Road, about 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays noted. Westbound delays towards the Seven River Bridge begin around exit 28, approximately one mile from the bridge. Ensure to obey lane-use signals and maintain safe driving practices around the US-50-301 split in Queenstown.

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  30. 2:33 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently experiencing delays for eastbound motorists starting at exit 30 Bayhead Road, which is 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing smoothly with no delays. Motorists should obey lane signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid accidents.

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  31. 2:27 PMTraffic advisory

    Expect delays on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is facing slowdowns starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backing up from Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, about 2.5 miles away. Stay on US 50 and follow the lane-50 corridor instructions for smoother travel.

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  32. 1:55 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, four miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound.

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  33. 1:35 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 40A, South Piney Creek Road, four miles from the Bay Bridge. The two right lanes are open, but the left lane on the bridge is closed. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays. Remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  34. 1:03 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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  35. 12:50 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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  36. 12:23 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A, Castle Marina Road, which is 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. There are no delays eastbound. Currently, traffic is managed with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Make sure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid collisions.

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  37. 11:53 AMTraffic 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.

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  38. 11:28 AMTraffic 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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  39. 7:27 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.

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  40. 6:51 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.

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