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- 11:13 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
If you are traveling for the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 11:13 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
If you are traveling for the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 10:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For the upcoming 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.
- 9:13 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction.
If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to cross on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. For Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 9:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction.
If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to cross on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. For Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. If you are planning to travel this 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.
- 7:13 PMAll clear
As of Thursday at 7:21 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing normally with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 7:12 PMAll clear
As of Thursday at 7:21 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing normally with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving with no delays in either direction as of 6:21 p.m. Thursday, April 2nd. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
- 6:12 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving with no delays in either direction as of 6:21 p.m. Thursday, April 2nd. Three lanes are currently open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
- 5:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:06 PM on Thursday, April 2nd, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:06 PM on Thursday, April 2nd, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:43 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound travel remains clear with normal traffic flow. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:43 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound travel remains clear with normal traffic flow. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:28 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:36 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, heavy backups are affecting both directions of travel. Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile delay starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is delayed beginning at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:28 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:36 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, heavy backups are affecting both directions of travel. Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile delay starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is delayed beginning at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:28 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:36 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, heavy backups are affecting both directions of travel. Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile delay starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is delayed beginning at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:13 PMTraffic advisory
Significant backups are currently affecting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is delayed for approximately 7.5 miles, starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound delays begin at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, about 0.6 miles from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 5.5-mile backup beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound travel remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 5.5-mile backup beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound travel remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:43 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 5.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 27 (Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is moving normally, despite the left lane on the bridge being closed to discontinue two-way operations. Two-way traffic is not currently in effect.
- 4:28 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 5.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway). Westbound travel remains clear despite a left lane closure on the bridge. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility; keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 4:28 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 5.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway). Westbound travel remains clear despite a left lane closure on the bridge. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility; keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 4:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile delay starting at Bay Dale Drive (Exit 28). Westbound traffic is moving normally. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge. The left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, and two-way operations are currently suspended due to conditions.
- 4:13 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile delay starting at Bay Dale Drive (Exit 28). Westbound traffic is moving normally. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge. The left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, and two-way operations are currently suspended due to conditions.
- 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 4.5-mile backup starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound traffic remains normal despite a left lane closure to discontinue two-way operations. Heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility on the bridge; use low beams and maintain extra following distance. Two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect.
- 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 4.5-mile backup starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound traffic remains normal despite a left lane closure to discontinue two-way operations. Heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility on the bridge; use low beams and maintain extra following distance. Two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect.
- 3:48 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally despite a left lane closure on the bridge. Heavy fog has resulted in reduced visibility for all travelers, and two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 3:48 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally despite a left lane closure on the bridge. Heavy fog has resulted in reduced visibility for all travelers, and two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 3:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5-mile backup starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travel remains normal despite a left lane closure on the bridge. Heavy fog is causing significantly reduced visibility across the span; travelers should use low beams and maintain extra following distance. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 3:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5-mile backup starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travel remains normal despite a left lane closure on the bridge. Heavy fog is causing significantly reduced visibility across the span; travelers should use low beams and maintain extra following distance. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 3:18 PMFog advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for three miles, with congestion starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally, though the left lane is closed as two-way travel is discontinued. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge; travelers should use low-beam headlights and maintain extra following distance. Two-way traffic operations are not available at this time.
- 3:18 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for three miles, with congestion starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally, though the left lane is closed as two-way travel is discontinued. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge; travelers should use low-beam headlights and maintain extra following distance. Two-way traffic operations are not available at this time.
- 3:18 PMFog advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for three miles, with congestion starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally, though the left lane is closed as two-way travel is discontinued. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge; travelers should use low-beam headlights and maintain extra following distance. Two-way traffic operations are not available at this time.
- 3:03 PMFog advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. As of 3:11 PM, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span. The westbound left lane is closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic, though travel times remain normal.
- 3:03 PMFog advisory
Traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. As of 3:11 PM, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span. The westbound left lane is closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic, though travel times remain normal.
- 2:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving normally with no delays reported in either direction. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving normally with no delays reported in either direction. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 1:11 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:47 PMConstruction
As of 12:56 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Although the left lane is currently closed westbound to prepare for two-way traffic, flow remains normal.
- 12:33 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 2nd at 12:41 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed for two-way traffic preparation, travel remains steady.
- 12:33 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, April 2nd at 12:41 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed for two-way traffic preparation, travel remains steady.
- 11:33 AMAll clear
As of 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally. For those planning trips over the coming weekend, the best times to travel 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.
- 11:33 AMAll clear
As of 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving normally. For those planning trips over the coming weekend, the best times to travel 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.
- 11:17 AMFog advisory
Westbound delays are currently starting at Exit 27 for the Severn River Bridge, extending approximately half a mile. Traffic on the Bay Bridge remains normal with no backups in either direction, though heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility.
- 11:03 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times remain normal, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog. Westbound travelers should expect delays beginning at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge.
- 10:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists, visibility is significantly reduced across the span due to heavy fog.
- 10:33 AMFog advisory
As of 10:41 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, traffic is moving normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times are standard, there is currently reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 10:32 AMFog advisory
As of 10:41 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, traffic is moving normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times are standard, there is currently reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 10:17 AMFog advisory
As of 10:26 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic flow remains normal, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 10:17 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds, though heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span.
- 10:02 AMFog advisory
As of 10:12 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, there are no backups currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. While the flow is clear, there is heavy fog on the bridge causing reduced visibility.
- 9:52 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, visibility is significantly reduced across the span due to heavy fog.
- 9:37 AMFog advisory
As of 9:46 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge and traffic is flowing normally. However, there is currently heavy fog and reduced visibility across the span.
- 9:27 AMFog advisory
As of 9:36 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span. Drivers should exercise caution by using low beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 9:27 AMFog advisory
As of 9:36 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span. Drivers should exercise caution by using low beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 9:12 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is flowing at normal speeds, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span.
- 9:12 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is flowing at normal speeds, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span.
- 8:57 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, though heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility on the bridge. Use caution while traveling by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:48 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Heavy fog is also causing reduced visibility across the span. Westbound travel remains normal.
- 8:47 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Heavy fog is also causing reduced visibility across the span. Westbound travel remains normal.
- 8:33 AMFog advisory
Westbound delays toward the Severn River Bridge currently begin at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. While traffic is moving normally with no backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility throughout the corridor.
- 8:33 AMFog advisory
Westbound delays currently begin at Exit 27 approaching the Severn River Bridge, and heavy fog has significantly reduced visibility on the Bay Bridge. While there are no backups on the span itself and travel times remain normal, drivers should maintain a safe following distance and use low-beam headlights.
- 8:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. As of 8:26 a.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span, so keep your headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:07 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times are at normal levels. However, there is heavy fog resulting in reduced visibility across the span. Use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while traveling.
- 7:13 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. If you are traveling over the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. For those traveling on Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 7:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. If you are traveling over the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. For those traveling on Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 6:12 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction as of 6:21 a.m. Thursday morning.
For those traveling over the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. If you are traveling on Saturday, plan to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 5:17 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross on Thursday and Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. For those traveling on Sunday and Monday, the best times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:17 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross on Thursday and Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. For those traveling on Sunday and Monday, the best times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is clear and moving at normal speeds in both directions. However, there is currently heavy fog on the bridge causing significantly reduced visibility.
- 4:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups reported in either direction. While travel times remain normal, heavy fog is present on the bridge, resulting in significantly reduced visibility.
- 4:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. However, heavy fog is causing significantly reduced visibility across the span. Drivers should use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while traveling.
- 4:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no backups, though heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Normal travel times are expected, but the fog remains a significant factor for those crossing the span.
- 4:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 4:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 3:02 AMAll clear
As of 3:11 PM on Thursday, April 2nd, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling 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.
- 3:02 AMAll clear
As of 3:11 PM on Thursday, April 2nd, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling 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.
- 2:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning travel later this 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.
- 2:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning travel later this 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.
- 1:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Sunday travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 1:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Sunday travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 12:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal for this time of day. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 12:02 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal for this time of day. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, aim to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.