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- 11:57 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 12:04 a.m. on Saturday, February 28th, travel times are normal despite ongoing construction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge. This results in a two-way traffic pattern with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 11:57 PMBridge closed
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 12:04 a.m. on Saturday, February 28th, travel times are normal despite ongoing construction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge. This results in a two-way traffic pattern with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 11:42 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and all traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 11:27 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. As a result, travel is restricted to one lane in each direction, with all traffic sharing the westbound span.
- 11:27 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. As a result, travel is restricted to one lane in each direction, with all traffic sharing the westbound span.
- 11:12 PMConstruction
Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration with only one lane open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The center lane of the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 10:57 PMConstruction
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 10:42 PMConstruction
As of Friday, February 27th at 10:49 PM, there are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, only one lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, while the center lane of the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 10:27 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Current configurations include one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 10:27 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Current configurations include one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 10:12 PMConstruction
As of 10:19 PM on Friday, February 27th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, so traffic is currently diverted to the westbound bridge. This bridge is operating with two-way travel, using one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 10:12 PMConstruction
As of 10:19 PM on Friday, February 27th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, so traffic is currently diverted to the westbound bridge. This bridge is operating with two-way travel, using one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 9:57 PMConstruction
As of 10:04 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds with one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 9:42 PMConstruction
As of 9:49 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 9:27 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently normal with no backups or delays reported on or approaching the bridge. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed, and traffic is operating via two-way travel on the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction. The center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 9:12 PMConstruction
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all travel is diverted to the westbound bridge. Traffic is currently restricted to one lane in each direction, with the center lane of the westbound span closed as a buffer.
- 8:57 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. As a result, the westbound bridge is carrying two-way traffic with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 8:57 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. As a result, the westbound bridge is carrying two-way traffic with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 8:42 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups reported in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. Be advised that the two left lanes are closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 8:27 PMConstruction
As of 8:35 p.m. on Friday, February 27, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. While the two left lanes are currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic, travel times remain at typical durations for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 8:12 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups reported approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. On the westbound bridge, the left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic operations, though this is not causing any delays.
- 8:12 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups reported approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. On the westbound bridge, the left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic operations, though this is not causing any delays.
- 7:57 PMIssue reported
As of 8:04 p.m. on Friday, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While traffic is moving normally, the westbound left lane is closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 7:42 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal for this time of evening. While the westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, flow remains unaffected.
- 6:42 PMAll clear
As of Friday evening, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:43 PMAll clear
As of 5:50 p.m. on Friday, February 27, there are no delays in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:43 PMAll clear
As of 5:50 p.m. on Friday, February 27, there are no delays in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:43 PMAll clear
As of 5:50 p.m. on Friday, February 27, there are no delays in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction as of 4:50 p.m. on Friday, February 27th. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays in either direction as of Friday afternoon. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays in either direction as of Friday afternoon. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays in either direction as of Friday afternoon. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:42 PMAll clear
As of Friday, February 27th at 2:50 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Friday, February 27th at 1:50 p.m., the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:42 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays in either direction as of Friday, February 27th, at 12:50 p.m. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining at normal levels.
- 12:28 PMConstruction
As of 12:35 PM on Friday, February 27th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction. Traffic flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travel. The westbound left lane is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations, though this is not impacting travel times.
- 12:28 PMConstruction
As of 12:35 PM on Friday, February 27th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction. Traffic flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travel. The westbound left lane is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations, though this is not impacting travel times.
- 12:13 PMConstruction
As of Friday at 12:20 p.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, despite the westbound left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 11:58 AMConstruction
As of 12:05 PM on Friday, February 27th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, traffic remains clear and is moving at normal speeds.
- 11:43 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times. Travelers should be aware of reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 11:28 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While travel times remain normal, the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Drivers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility from heavy fog and are advised to use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
- 11:28 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While travel times remain normal, the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Drivers should exercise caution due to reduced visibility from heavy fog and are advised to use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
- 11:13 AMFog advisory
As of 11:20 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While travel times remain normal, the left lane is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Heavy fog is also causing reduced visibility across the bridge.
- 10:58 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of 11:05 a.m. on Friday, February 27th. The most significant factor for travel is heavy fog resulting in reduced visibility across the bridge. While the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, flow remains normal.
- 10:43 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. As of 10:50 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. Travelers should account for heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the bridge and a westbound left lane closure currently in place for two-way traffic preparation.
- 10:43 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. As of 10:50 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. Travelers should account for heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the bridge and a westbound left lane closure currently in place for two-way traffic preparation.
- 10:28 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of 10:35 a.m. Friday, traffic is flowing normally, though heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span. Additionally, the left lane on the westbound bridge remains closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 10:13 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, it is not impacting travel times. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span; use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
- 10:12 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, it is not impacting travel times. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span; use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
- 9:58 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no backups, though heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge. The left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Please use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while crossing.
- 9:57 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no backups, though heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge. The left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Please use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while crossing.
- 9:42 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. Travel times remain at expected levels, even with the westbound left lane closed for two-way traffic preparation. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge, so use caution and maintain a safe following distance.
- 9:42 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. Travel times remain at expected levels, even with the westbound left lane closed for two-way traffic preparation. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge, so use caution and maintain a safe following distance.
- 9:27 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 9:35 a.m. on Friday, February 27. While the left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, travel times remain normal. Note that there is currently reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 9:27 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 9:35 a.m. on Friday, February 27. While the left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, travel times remain normal. Note that there is currently reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 9:12 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction. Traffic is moving normally as of 9:20 a.m., although the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation. Drivers should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility; keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:57 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Travelers should exercise caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:42 AMFog advisory
As of 8:50 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, there are no backups in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility on the bridge.
- 8:27 AMFog advisory
No backups are currently reported on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 8:35 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, traffic flow is normal; however, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Travelers should exercise caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:27 AMFog advisory
No backups are currently reported on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 8:35 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, traffic flow is normal; however, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Travelers should exercise caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:27 AMFog advisory
No backups are currently reported on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 8:35 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, traffic flow is normal; however, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Travelers should exercise caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:12 AMFog advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Please be aware that heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 7:57 AMFog advisory
As of 8:05 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, there are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, motorists should be aware of reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
- 7:57 AMFog advisory
As of 8:05 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, there are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, motorists should be aware of reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
- 7:42 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. However, drivers should be alert for heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Stay safe by keeping your headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles.
- 7:27 AMFog advisory
As of 7:35 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, traffic is flowing smoothly with no backups currently approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times remain normal, there is reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
- 7:12 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups reported in either direction. While travel times remain normal for the Friday morning commute, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, requiring extra caution during travel.
- 7:12 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups reported in either direction. While travel times remain normal for the Friday morning commute, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, requiring extra caution during travel.
- 6:12 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Saturday travelers should aim for before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., while the best Sunday windows are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:12 AMAll clear
As of 5:20 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flow remaining normal. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on both Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 5:12 AMAll clear
As of 5:20 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flow remaining normal. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on both Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 4:12 AMAll clear
As of 4:20 a.m. on Friday, traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction on the Bay Bridge.
If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to cross on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Sunday travelers should aim to be on the road before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 4:12 AMAll clear
As of 4:20 a.m. on Friday, traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction on the Bay Bridge.
If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to cross on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Sunday travelers should aim to be on the road before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 3:13 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 3:12 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 2:13 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips later this weekend, the best times to travel are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 1:13 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to cross on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 12:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling throughout the weekend, the best times to head out are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid congestion.
- 12:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling throughout the weekend, the best times to head out are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid congestion.
- 12:03 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. As of 12:10 a.m. on Friday, February 27th, both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. The left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, but this is not causing any disruptions to the flow of vehicles.