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- 11:52 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, meaning traffic is currently limited to one lane in each direction on the westbound span. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal.
- 11:37 PMConstruction
As of 11:46 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays. Currently, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All travel is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open for eastbound traffic and one lane open for westbound traffic.
- 11:37 PMConstruction
As of Saturday, April 11th at 11:46 p.m., there are currently no backups or delays, and traffic flow is normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a single-lane configuration for both eastbound and westbound travel. On the westbound bridge, the center lane is also closed as a buffer.
- 11:22 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with traffic shifted to the westbound bridge where one lane is open in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 11:07 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane in each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed.
- 10:52 PMConstruction
Traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays currently reported. 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 a single lane in both the eastbound and westbound directions.
- 10:22 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is being used as a buffer. As a result, traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 10:22 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is being used as a buffer. As a result, traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 10:07 PMConstruction
No backups or delays are currently reported on the bridge, and travel times in both directions remain near normal. Due to ongoing road work, the eastbound bridge is closed, and traffic is shifted into a two-way configuration on the westbound bridge. This results in one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 10:02 PMBridge closed
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 10:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 9:47 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays. Traffic is flowing normally, though lane configurations are restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 9:32 PMConstruction
As of Saturday at 9:41 p.m., there are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are flowing normally, even with the two left lanes closed on the bridge for two-way traffic preparation.
- 8:32 PMAll clear
No backups are currently reported in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those planning trips through the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are after 5 p.m., and on Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:32 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times reflecting normal traffic flow. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are after 5 p.m., while Sunday travel is smoothest before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:32 PMAll clear
As of 7:41 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is currently moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 6:32 PMAll clear
As of Saturday, April 11th, at 6:41 p.m., there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. For those traveling throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to cross are Saturday after 5:00 p.m. and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
- 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:26 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:11 PM on Saturday, April 11th, eastbound traffic is delayed for 1.5 miles starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is currently flowing normally with no delays.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:11 PM on Saturday, April 11th, eastbound traffic is delayed for 1.5 miles starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is currently flowing normally with no delays.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 1.5 miles starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays as of Saturday, April 11, at 5:56 p.m.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday at 5:41 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up for 1.5 miles starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31) due to a disabled vehicle. Only the left lane is currently open on the eastbound bridge while the right lane remains closed. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 4:17 PMAll clear
As of Saturday, April 11th at 4:26 p.m., there are no backups currently approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 3:17 PMAll clear
As of Saturday at 3:26 PM, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 3:17 PMAll clear
As of Saturday at 3:26 PM, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 2:17 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. The left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. The left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, while the two right lanes remain open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 38a (Duke Street), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. The left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently delayed in both directions as of 1:11 pm on Saturday, April 11th. Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up from the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge. The left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently delayed in both directions as of 1:11 pm on Saturday, April 11th. Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up from the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge. The left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open.
- 12:48 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently delayed in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound congestion begins one mile from the bridge at Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound delays start just over half a mile away at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass. Only the two right lanes are currently open, as the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently delayed in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound congestion begins one mile from the bridge at Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound delays start just over half a mile away at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass. Only the two right lanes are currently open, as the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:41 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear, though the left lane is currently closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:41 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear, though the left lane is currently closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 12:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:26 pm on Saturday, April 11th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays, though the left lane remains closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 11:17 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds as of Saturday, April 11th, at 11:26 a.m. To avoid potential congestion 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.
- 10:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to move are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 10:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to move are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 10:17 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to move are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 9:17 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 are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 9:17 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 are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:17 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:17 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining at normal, expected levels. For those planning trips throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:02 AMIssue reported
As of 7:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. While the left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, this is not currently impacting travel times.
- 6:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of 6:56 a.m. Saturday. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, despite the two left lanes on the bridge being closed to discontinue two-way traffic.
- 6:32 AMConstruction
As of Saturday morning, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Because of these maintenance projects, the bridge is operating with one lane for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic.
- 6:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays reported on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so travel is restricted to one lane in each direction on the westbound bridge, with the center lane serving as a buffer.
- 6:02 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal durations. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. One lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane is open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 5:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, restricting traffic to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge. Additionally, the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 5:32 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 5:41 a.m. Saturday, April 11th, traffic is moving normally in both directions. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. Traffic is currently alternating on the westbound bridge with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 5:32 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 5:41 a.m. Saturday, April 11th, traffic is moving normally in both directions. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. Traffic is currently alternating on the westbound bridge with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 5:17 AMConstruction
As of 5:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is being used as a buffer lane. Consequently, the bridge is currently restricted to one lane of travel for eastbound traffic and one lane for westbound traffic.
- 5:02 AMConstruction
As of 5:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, traffic is clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and travel is currently restricted to one lane in each direction using the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 4:47 AMConstruction
As of Saturday morning, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups or delays. Both eastbound and westbound travel times remain normal. The bridge is operating 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 as a buffer.
- 4:32 AMConstruction
At 4:41 a.m. this Saturday, there are no backups or delays on 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 for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 4:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 4:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the westbound bridge is operating with one lane of eastbound traffic and one lane of westbound traffic, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 4:02 AMConstruction
No backups or delays are currently reported on the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain near normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is operating via a two-way configuration on the westbound bridge with one lane open each way. The center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for use as a buffer.
- 3:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge as of 3:56 a.m. Saturday. 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 in each direction, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 3:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Operations are limited to one lane in each direction, as the eastbound bridge is closed for road work and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Travel times in both directions remain normal.
- 3:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, with traffic flowing normally in both directions. As of 3:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, the eastbound bridge is 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.
- 3:02 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so traffic is shifted into a two-way configuration on the westbound span with one lane open in each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 3:02 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so traffic is shifted into a two-way configuration on the westbound span with one lane open in each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 2:47 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. As of 2:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, while the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer lane.
- 2:47 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. As of 2:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, while the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer lane.
- 2:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 2:41 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. 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. Traffic flow is normal.
- 2:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in two-way operations on the westbound bridge. Traffic is currently limited to one lane in each direction, and the center lane is closed as a buffer.
- 2:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in two-way operations on the westbound bridge. Traffic is currently limited to one lane in each direction, and the center lane is closed as a buffer.
- 1:47 AMConstruction
As of early Saturday morning, 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 road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Travel is currently restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 1:47 AMConstruction
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, with all traffic shifted to the westbound bridge. Both eastbound and westbound motorists are restricted to a single lane, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 1:32 AMConstruction
As of 1:41 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, there are no backups or delays, and traffic is moving normally in both directions. Current operations are restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. These adjustments are in place because the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is being used as a buffer.
- 1:17 AMConstruction
As of Saturday, April 11th at 1:26 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 1:02 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. As of 1:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 12:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 12:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 11th, the bridge is limited to one lane of travel in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 12:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups or delays. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. All traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane in each direction and a closed center buffer lane.
- 12:32 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups or delays. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. All traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane in each direction and a closed center buffer lane.
- 12:17 AMConstruction
As of Saturday, April 11th at 12:26 a.m., there are no backups or delays currently affecting the bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Consequently, traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge.
- 12:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Operations are limited to one lane in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer lane.