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- 11:47 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow is normal as of 11:55 PM on Friday, April 10th. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction.
- 11:47 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow is normal as of 11:55 PM on Friday, April 10th. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction.
- 11:32 PMConstruction
As of 11:41 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All traffic is currently being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane moving eastbound and one lane moving westbound. The center lane of the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 11:32 PMConstruction
As of 11:41 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All traffic is currently being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane moving eastbound and one lane moving westbound. The center lane of the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 11:17 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with all traffic shifted to the westbound span. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 11:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of Friday night, travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, shifting all traffic to the westbound bridge. One lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 10:52 PMConstruction
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays currently reported. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in two-way traffic on the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 10:52 PMConstruction
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays currently reported. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in two-way traffic on the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 10:37 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with traffic shifted to the westbound bridge where one lane is open in each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 10:37 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge as of 10:46 p.m. Friday, and traffic flow remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Consequently, traffic is being shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 10:32 PMBridge closed
As of 10:41 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain at normal levels. Currently, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. This leaves one lane open for eastbound traffic and one lane open for westbound traffic.
- 10:17 PMConstruction
As of 10:26 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups or delays approaching or on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. This results in a two-way traffic configuration with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.
- 10:02 PMConstruction
As of Friday, April 10th at 10:11 PM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and travel is restricted to two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 9:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. The eastbound span is operating with two lanes open and the left lane closed for road work. The westbound span is restricted to one lane, with the center lane closed as a buffer. Travel times are currently normal.
- 9:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. The eastbound span is operating with two lanes open and the left lane closed for road work. The westbound span is restricted to one lane, with the center lane closed as a buffer. Travel times are currently normal.
- 9:32 PMIssue reported
As of 9:41 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 9:32 PMConstruction
As of 9:41 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 9:17 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Flow is normal in both directions, with three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed for use as a buffer.
- 9:17 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Flow is normal in both directions, with three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed for use as a buffer.
- 9:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Friday, April 10th at 9:11 p.m. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound. While the two left lanes on the westbound bridge are closed for road work, the closure is not causing any congestion at this time.
- 8:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. As of Friday night, travel conditions remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists despite a left lane closure on the bridge to discontinue two-way traffic.
- 8:32 PMIssue reported
As of Friday, April 10th at 8:40 p.m., there are no backups or delays approaching or crossing the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. While the westbound left lane is closed to transition away from two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 8:32 PMIssue reported
As of Friday, April 10th at 8:40 p.m., there are no backups or delays approaching or crossing the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. While the westbound left lane is closed to transition away from two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 7:32 PMAll clear
As of 7:40 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining at normal levels.
- 6:32 PMAll clear
As of Friday, April 10th at 6:40 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays reported in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:32 PMAll clear
As of Friday, April 10th at 6:40 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays reported in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing a delay starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), stretching approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving without delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is backed up in both directions. Eastbound delays begin one mile from the bridge at Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Current lane configurations are three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 5:48 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:56 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:56 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:33 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays stretching 2.5 miles from the bridge, beginning at Exit 39 (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound travel is currently clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge, with two lanes open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with three lanes open and no reported delays as of 5:11 p.m. on Friday, April 10th.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up for 3.2 miles starting at Exit 39B (Maryland 552/Dominion Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up for 3.2 miles starting at Exit 39B (Maryland 552/Dominion Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.2-mile delay starting at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays as of Friday afternoon.
- 4:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:20 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, westbound traffic is experiencing a significant backup starting at Exit 39B (Dominion Road), roughly 3.2 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no reported delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:20 p.m. on Friday, April 10th, westbound traffic is experiencing a significant backup starting at Exit 39B (Dominion Road), roughly 3.2 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no reported delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing a 3.2-mile delay starting at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road). Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing a 3.2-mile delay starting at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road). Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:48 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:47 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction as of 2:57 p.m. Friday. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:47 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction as of 2:57 p.m. Friday. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:47 PMAll clear
As of Friday, April 10th at 1:57 p.m., traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound.
- 1:47 PMAll clear
As of Friday, April 10th at 1:57 p.m., traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound.
- 12:47 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 12:57 p.m. on Friday, April 10th. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with normal travel times maintained for both routes.
- 11:47 AMAll clear
As of 11:57 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:33 AMConstruction
As of 11:40 AM on Friday, April 10, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Although the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, traffic flow remains normal.
- 11:32 AMConstruction
As of 11:40 AM on Friday, April 10, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Although the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, traffic flow remains normal.
- 11:18 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, April 10th, at 11:20 a.m. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds, even with the left lane closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 11:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, April 10th, at 11:20 a.m. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds, even with the left lane closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 11:03 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups reported in either direction. As of Friday morning, both eastbound and westbound motorists are experiencing a clear commute. While the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, this is not currently causing any delays for westbound travelers.
- 11:03 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups reported in either direction. As of Friday morning, both eastbound and westbound motorists are experiencing a clear commute. While the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, this is not currently causing any delays for westbound travelers.
- 10:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of late Friday morning. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are currently normal. On the westbound span, the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 10:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Friday, April 10, at 10:42 a.m. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 10:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays approaching the bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound. Note that the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic. Ensure you maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.
- 10:03 AMConstruction
As of Friday, April 10th at 10:12 a.m., there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds, though the left lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 9:32 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 9:42 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, traffic is flowing normally. However, heavy fog has resulted in reduced visibility across the span. Travelers should exercise caution by using low-beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 9:18 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 9:27 a.m. on Friday, April 10th. While travel times are normal, heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 9:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 9:27 a.m. on Friday, April 10th. While travel times are normal, heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 9:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no backups on or approaching the bridge. There is reduced visibility due to heavy fog, so use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:47 AMFog advisory
As of 8:57 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span. Maintain a safe following distance and keep your headlights on low beam while traveling.
- 8:32 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow remains normal. However, visibility is significantly reduced due to heavy fog. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:17 AMFog advisory
As of 8:20 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 8:02 AMFog advisory
As of 8:12 a.m. on Friday, April 10, there are no traffic backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span. Use caution while traveling by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 7:47 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on the bridge in either direction. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span. Use low beam headlights and maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
- 7:32 AMFog advisory
As of 7:42 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles.
- 7:17 AMFog advisory
As of 7:27 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow remains normal. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span. Use caution while traveling by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 6:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Travel times are holding at normal levels for Friday morning. To avoid potential delays throughout the 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.
- 6:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Travel times are holding at normal levels for Friday morning. To avoid potential delays throughout the 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.
- 5:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Travel times are holding at normal durations for both eastbound and westbound motorists. For those planning trips later 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.
- 4:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups in either direction.
If you are planning to travel this 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.
- 3:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. 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.
- 3:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. 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.
- 2:18 AMAll clear
As of Friday at 2:20 a.m., there are no backups currently approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, plan to cross the bridge before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid potential congestion.
- 2:03 AMIssue reported
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both moving at normal speeds. While the left lane is closed on the bridge to discontinue two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 2:03 AMIssue reported
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound and westbound traffic are both moving at normal speeds. While the left lane is closed on the bridge to discontinue two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 1:48 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 1:57 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound, as the westbound center lane is closed for roadwork.
- 1:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Both eastbound and westbound travel are restricted to one lane each. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 1:18 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally despite a modified lane configuration. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. As a result, traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 1:03 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the bridge, and travel times remain normal. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer.
- 12:48 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays as of 12:57 a.m. on Friday, April 10th. Travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Traffic is currently limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 12:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 12:42 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, travel times remain normal despite construction. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with all traffic diverted to the westbound bridge. This results in a two-way flow with only one lane open in each direction; the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 12:18 AMConstruction
As of 12:27 a.m. on Friday, April 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is currently normal.
The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All traffic is being shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 12:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. As a result, the bridge is operating with two-way traffic on the westbound span, limited to one lane in each direction.