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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.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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15 updates logged

  1. 8:24 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. 7:54 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.

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  3. 6:24 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. 6:18 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. 4:44 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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  6. 4:40 PMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass, due to only one lane being open and a disabled vehicle blocking the center lane. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with three lanes open. Maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions. Continue to check for updates on changing traffic conditions.

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  7. 4:35 PMIssue reported

    There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Currently, one lane is open westbound and three lanes are open eastbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Motorists should obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to avoid collisions.

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  8. 2:59 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. 2:52 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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  10. 9:59 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.

    Eastbound and westbound traffic are experiencing no delays, although the left lane on the bridge is closed for road work. Motorists should continue to obey lane signals and maintain safe distances to prevent collisions.

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  11. 9:53 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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  12. 6:47 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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  13. 6:41 AMTraffic advisory

    Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass. Traffic is clear eastbound. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  14. 6:11 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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  15. 4:59 AMIssue reported

    Currently, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. One lane is open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound due to road work on the eastbound bridge. Motorists should maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

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