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- 11:02 PMAll clear
Current traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction.
For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel 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.
- 11:02 PMAll clear
Current traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction.
For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel 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.
- 10:02 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for this time of night. For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 10:02 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for this time of night. For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 9:07 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips over the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Sunday travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 9:07 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips over the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Sunday travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to cross 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.
- 8:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to cross 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.
- 7:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to head out are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to head out are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 6:57 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. As of 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, the closure is not impacting the flow of traffic.
- 6:57 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. As of 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, the closure is not impacting the flow of traffic.
- 6:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic toward the Severn River Bridge is currently delayed starting at Exit 27, roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. On the Bay Bridge itself, traffic is flowing normally in both directions with no reported backups, despite a left lane closure on the span.
- 6:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. Aside from this backup, there are no delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is moving normally, and westbound bridge traffic remains clear despite a left lane closure to end two-way operations.
- 6:27 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While the left lane is closed on the bridge to discontinue two-way traffic, flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travel.
- 6:27 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While the left lane is closed on the bridge to discontinue two-way traffic, flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound travel.
- 6:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:21 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic flow is normal, despite the left lane being closed on the westbound bridge to end two-way traffic operations. However, travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge.
- 5:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Wednesday at 5:21 p.m. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travel times are holding at normal durations for both directions.
- 5:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Wednesday at 5:21 p.m. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travel times are holding at normal durations for both directions.
- 4:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday afternoon, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining consistent with normal conditions.
- 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel. Westbound traffic remains normal with two lanes open.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:56 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound travel remains clear. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound travel is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:11 PM on Wednesday, April 1, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road), stretching 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal despite a right lane closure for roadwork.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains normal with no reported delays, despite a right-lane closure currently in place for roadwork.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays, even though the right lane is closed for ongoing road work.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear and is moving at normal speeds despite a right lane closure for roadwork.
- 1:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no delays or backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the right lane on the bridge is closed for ongoing roadwork, travel times remain typical for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 1:32 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound trips.
- 1:17 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday afternoon, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers. While the right lane of the westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, it is not impacting travel times.
- 1:17 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday afternoon, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers. While the right lane of the westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, it is not impacting travel times.
- 1:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, the westbound right lane is closed for road work. Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent rear-end collisions.
- 12:47 PMConstruction
As of 12:56 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds, though the right lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed for road work.
- 12:17 PMConstruction
As of 12:26 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the right lane is closed for road work on the westbound span, travel times remain unaffected.
- 12:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. As of 12:11 PM on Wednesday, April 1st, traffic is moving normally despite the right lane being closed for roadwork.
- 12:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. As of 12:11 PM on Wednesday, April 1st, traffic is moving normally despite the right lane being closed for roadwork.
- 11:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no delays or backups. Even with the right lane on the bridge closed for roadwork, traffic is moving at normal speeds.
- 11:32 AMConstruction
As of Wednesday at 11:41 a.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the right lane is closed for road work on the westbound span, it is not currently causing any delays, and travel times remain typical for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 11:32 AMConstruction
As of Wednesday at 11:41 a.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the right lane is closed for road work on the westbound span, it is not currently causing any delays, and travel times remain typical for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 11:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction, and travel times remain normal. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, traffic continues to flow smoothly.
- 11:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, travel times remain normal.
- 11:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, travel times remain normal.
- 10:47 AMConstruction
As of Wednesday morning at 10:56 a.m., there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. On the westbound bridge, the right lane is closed for roadwork, but this has not impacted the current flow of traffic.
- 10:32 AMConstruction
As of 10:41 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, travel times remain normal.
- 10:17 AMConstruction
As of 10:26 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, traffic is moving normally with no backups in either direction. Despite a right lane closure on the bridge for roadwork, there are currently no delays for eastbound or westbound travelers.
- 10:02 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Wednesday morning, traffic is moving at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. Note that the right lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork, though it is not impacting travel times.
- 9:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:02 AMAll clear
As of 8:11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, there are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is currently normal.
For those planning ahead for the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:02 AMAll clear
As of 8:11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, there are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is currently normal.
For those planning ahead for the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to cross 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.
- 7:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to cross 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.
- 6:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 6:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 6:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 6:02 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 5:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution while crossing.
- 5:32 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution while crossing.
- 5:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear in both directions with travel times holding at normal levels. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 5:02 AMWind advisory
As of 5:11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 4:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. A wind warning is in effect due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing the bridge.
- 4:37 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 4:22 AMWind advisory
As of 4:31 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution while crossing.
- 4:22 AMWind advisory
As of 4:31 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution while crossing.
- 4:12 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Currently, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 4:12 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Currently, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 3:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge, with travel times holding at normal levels. A wind warning is in effect, as sustained speeds are between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution when crossing.
- 3:42 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 3:42 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 3:32 AMWind advisory
No delays are reported in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 3:17 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. The bridge is operating under wind warnings due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution during their crossing.
- 3:03 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal for both eastbound and westbound traffic. A wind warning is in effect due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 3:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal for both eastbound and westbound traffic. A wind warning is in effect due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 2:47 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution when crossing.
- 2:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction as of 2:41 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise extra caution while crossing.
- 2:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution when crossing.
- 2:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution when crossing.
- 2:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution when crossing.
- 1:52 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 12:56 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally in both directions on the Bay Bridge. As of 1:06 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1st, travel times are at their typical durations for both eastbound and westbound trips with no delays reported. Motorists should remain on US 50.
- 12:42 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no reported delays. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use extra caution when crossing.
- 12:32 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds measured between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 12:32 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds measured between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 12:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. A wind warning is active with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 12:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.