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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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Friday, October 18, 2024

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28 updates logged

  1. 10:11 PMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, with no backups or delays reported. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with one lane open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed for a buffer lane. Stay alert to lane signals and maintain safe distances between vehicles.

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  2. 10:05 PMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear at the Bay Bridge in both directions. There are no backups or delays. Operations involve one lane westbound and two lanes eastbound, with the right lane on the eastbound bridge closed for road work and the center lane on the westbound bridge configured as a buffer lane. Travelers should maintain safe distances to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  3. 9:47 PMAll clear

    Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge. There are no eastbound delays, and westbound traffic is moving smoothly despite ongoing road work affecting the two left lanes on the bridge. Please remember to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to prevent collisions.

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  4. 8:20 PMAll clear

    Traffic is clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions. There are no delays despite the closure of the westbound left lane for preparations. Traffic is moving normally, with travel times close to typical durations. Motorists should continue to monitor for updates and observe road rules.

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  5. 8:02 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing smoothly both eastbound and westbound, even with the closure of the left lane on the bridge.

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  6. 6:32 PMAll clear

    Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travel times are slightly better than normal, indicating smooth flow without delays. It’s important for travelers to adhere to lane use signals and maintain safe driving distances.

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  7. 6:26 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is overall smooth with a notable delay westbound starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass. Three lanes are open eastbound with no current delays. It’s important to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and adhere to lane-use signals. No additional issues have been reported.

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  8. 6:14 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31, Whitehall Road. Westbound traffic also faces delays starting from Exit 37, Route 8 Overpass. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two westbound. Regular travelers should expect some congestion close to the Bay Bridge in both directions. Remember to maintain safe distances to prevent rear-end collisions.

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  9. 6:09 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, both eastbound and westbound traffic on US 50 near the Bay Bridge is flowing smoothly, with travel times close to normal durations. Eastbound delays start at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the bridge, while westbound delays start at Exit 38A, Duke Street, also 1.5 miles away.

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  10. 6:08 PMTraffic advisory

    Currently, both eastbound and westbound traffic on US 50 near the Bay Bridge is flowing smoothly, with travel times close to normal durations. Eastbound delays start at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, about 1.5 miles from the bridge, while westbound delays start at Exit 38A, Duke Street, also 1.5 miles away.

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  11. 5:44 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30, Bay Head Road, 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge, while westbound traffic delays begin at Exit 38A, Duke Street, 1.5 miles from the bridge. Currently, there are three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes in operation, and maintaining lane use and safe driving measures are essential. Plan your travel accordingly and expect slow-moving traffic in these areas.

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  12. 4:56 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting from Exit 38A, Duke Street, located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays reported. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  13. 4:32 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, while westbound traffic is backed up from Exit 38A, Duke Street. The current configuration has three lanes open eastbound and two westbound. Despite the delays, travel times are close to normal durations, suggesting manageable traffic conditions overall.

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  14. 4:26 PMIssue reported

    Eastbound and westbound traffic near the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays. Eastbound delays start at Exit 31, Whitehall Road, while westbound delays begin at Exit 38A, Duke Street. Currently, three lanes are open for eastbound and two for westbound traffic.

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  15. 4:17 PMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32, Sandy Point, while westbound traffic is backed up from Exit 38A, Duke Street. The current configuration has three lanes open eastbound and two westbound. Despite the delays, travel times are close to normal durations, suggesting manageable traffic conditions overall.

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  16. 4:12 PMTraffic advisory

    Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting from Exit 38A, Duke Street, located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays reported. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Obey lane-use signals and maintain a safe distance to avoid rear-end collisions.

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  17. 3:55 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is overall smooth with a notable delay westbound starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass. Three lanes are open eastbound with no current delays. It’s important to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and adhere to lane-use signals. No additional issues have been reported.

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  18. 3:08 PMAll clear

    Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travel times are slightly better than normal, indicating smooth flow without delays. It’s important for travelers to adhere to lane use signals and maintain safe driving distances.

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  19. 2:50 PMTraffic advisory

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is overall smooth with a notable delay westbound starting at Exit 37, Route 8 overpass. Three lanes are open eastbound with no current delays. It’s important to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and adhere to lane-use signals. No additional issues have been reported.

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  20. 12:06 PMAll clear

    Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travel times are slightly better than normal, indicating smooth flow without delays. It’s important for travelers to adhere to lane use signals and maintain safe driving distances.

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  21. 11:47 AMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32, Sandy Point, due to lane congestion, though westbound traffic is currently clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travelers should maintain a safe distance to avoid accidents.

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  22. 11:36 AMTraffic advisory

    Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31, Whitehall Road. The eastbound direction is operating with three lanes, while westbound, with no delays, operates with two lanes. Remember to obey lane signals and keep a safe following distance to ensure safety on the road.

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  23. 11:34 AMAll clear

    Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Travel times are slightly better than normal, indicating smooth flow without delays. It’s important for travelers to adhere to lane use signals and maintain safe driving distances.

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  24. 9:36 AMAll clear

    Traffic is clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions. There are no delays despite the closure of the westbound left lane for preparations. Traffic is moving normally, with travel times close to typical durations. Motorists should continue to monitor for updates and observe road rules.

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  25. 4:35 AMAll clear

    No current backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing smoothly, with travel times slightly better than usual. For those traveling this weekend, consider hitting the road before 10 a.m. to ensure a seamless journey.

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  26. 4:30 AMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing smoothly both eastbound and westbound, even with the closure of the left lane on the bridge.

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  27. 4:12 AMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no delays in either direction. Eastbound and westbound lanes are operating smoothly despite the closure of the two left lanes for maintenance. Traffic conditions are normal, ensuring a quick and smooth drive across the bridge.

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  28. 4:00 AMAll clear

    Traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear, with no backups or delays reported. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with one lane open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed for a buffer lane. Stay alert to lane signals and maintain safe distances between vehicles.

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