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Thursday, September 19, 2024

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16 updates logged

  1. 9:11 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. 9:07 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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  3. 8:45 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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  4. 7:10 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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  5. 5:55 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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  6. 5:13 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, there are no delays on the Bay Bridge with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Traffic is moving smoothly in both directions. However, eastbound delays start at exit 27, about half a mile from the Seven River Bridge. Please obey lane use signals and maintain a safe driving distance.

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  7. 4:54 PMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with three lanes open, and westbound traffic is operating efficiently with two lanes open. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles to avoid collisions.

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  8. 4:47 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, we are operating three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound with no delays in either direction. If you are traveling eastbound towards the Seven River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 27, approximately one-half mile from the bridge. Be sure to stay on US 50 for a smooth trip.

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  9. 2:04 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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  10. 1:58 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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  11. 1:50 PMTraffic 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.

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  12. 1:00 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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  13. 11:28 AMIssue reported

    Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass. The left lane on the bridge is closed for road work, but the two right lanes are open. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.

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  14. 10:52 AMConstruction

    Westbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A Duke Street, with the left lane on the bridge closed due to road work. The two right lanes remain open. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays reported. Remember to maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  15. 10:49 AMAll clear

    There are no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both flowing smoothly. The two left lanes on the bridge are closed for a disabled vehicle, but westbound traffic remains unaffected.

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  16. 9:13 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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