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- 11:31 PMAll clear
As of 11:41 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, traffic is moving normally in both directions on the Bay Bridge with no reported delays.
- 10:33 PMAll 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. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 10:33 PMAll 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. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 10:33 PMAll 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. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 9:33 PMAll clear
As of 9:41 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling through the remainder of the weekend, the best times to cross on Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 9:33 PMAll clear
As of 9:41 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling through the remainder of the weekend, the best times to cross on Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:37 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to head out are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:42 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 6:43 PMAll clear
As of 6:51 PM on Saturday, April 18th, 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. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 6:43 PMAll clear
As of 6:51 PM on Saturday, April 18th, 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. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 6:43 PMAll clear
As of 6:51 PM on Saturday, April 18th, 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. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 5:43 PMAll 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. and Sunday either before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 5:42 PMAll 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. and Sunday either before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 4:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with normal travel times in both directions. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to stay on US 50.
- 4:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with normal travel times in both directions. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to stay on US 50.
- 3:47 PMAll clear
As of Saturday at 3:56 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5:00 p.m. and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
- 3:47 PMAll clear
As of Saturday at 3:56 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5:00 p.m. and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:26 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. Two-way traffic operations are currently not in effect as officials continue to monitor bridge conditions.
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travel is delayed starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. As of 3:11 PM on Saturday, April 18th, two-way traffic operations are not in effect.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving freely with no reported delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently in effect.
- 2:33 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up for nearly two miles, with delays starting at Shopping Center Road. The left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way operations, leaving only the two right lanes open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up for nearly two miles, with delays starting at Shopping Center Road. The left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way operations, leaving only the two right lanes open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays stretching 1.8 miles back to Shopping Center Road. While the two right lanes remain open, the left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays stretching 1.8 miles back to Shopping Center Road. While the two right lanes remain open, the left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:11 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound traffic remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound traffic remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, April 18th at 1:41 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, April 18th at 1:41 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for 2.5 miles beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound travel remains clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:02 PMAll clear
As of Saturday, April 18th at 12:11 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:02 PMAll clear
As of Saturday, April 18th at 12:11 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to be on the road are Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 11:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to be on the road are Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 10:47 AMIssue reported
As of 10:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While all westbound lanes are temporarily affected by a traffic drag for debris removal, traffic continues to move at normal speeds.
- 9:47 AMAll clear
As of Saturday morning, traffic is clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times are currently normal. If you are traveling later this weekend, the best times to move are after 5 p.m. today, and on Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:47 AMAll clear
As of 8:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. If you are traveling later this weekend, the best times to head out are Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:48 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times holding at normal durations. 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. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.
- 7:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times holding at normal durations. 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. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead to avoid rear-end collisions.
- 6:48 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 6:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:47 AMAll clear
As of 5:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, 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 before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:33 AMIssue reported
As of 5:41 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving normally, even with the two left lanes closed to accommodate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 5:33 AMIssue reported
As of 5:41 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving normally, even with the two left lanes closed to accommodate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 5:17 AMIssue reported
As of 5:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is currently normal for both eastbound and westbound travel. While the two left lanes are closed to discontinue two-way traffic, the closure is not impacting travel times.
- 5:03 AMConstruction
As of Saturday, April 18th at 5:12 a.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. As a result, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction.
- 4:47 AMConstruction
As of 4:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal durations in both directions. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. Consequently, traffic is being shifted 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.
- 4:33 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with all traffic shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, one lane is open in each direction on the westbound bridge, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 4:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 4:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, the bridge is operating with only 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.
- 4:03 AMConstruction
As of Saturday, April 18th at 4:12 a.m., traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Construction has modified the typical lane configuration: the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel.
- 3:47 AMConstruction
As of 3:56 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, necessitating a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Currently, one lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane is open for westbound travel, while the center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 3:33 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 3:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 3:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, travel times are normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in two-way traffic on the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction. The center lane of the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 3:02 AMConstruction
As of Saturday afternoon, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic flow remains normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a two-way traffic pattern on the westbound bridge. Currently, one lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 2:47 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with all traffic diverted to the westbound bridge. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 2:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays as of 2:41 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th. While travel times remain normal, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Operations are 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.
- 2:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays as of 2:41 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th. While travel times remain normal, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Operations are 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.
- 2:17 AMConstruction
As of Saturday, April 18th at 2:26 a.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays or backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are limited to one lane each on the westbound bridge, with the center lane closed to serve as a buffer.
- 2:03 AMConstruction
As of 2:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and travel times are currently normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a traffic pattern of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound sharing the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 2:03 AMConstruction
As of 2:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and travel times are currently normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a traffic pattern of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound sharing the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 1:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Both directions are limited to a single lane. The eastbound bridge is completely closed for road work, with all traffic shifting to the westbound bridge. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer. Traffic is currently flowing at normal travel times.
- 1:33 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Both eastbound and westbound travel are restricted to one lane each.
- 1:17 AMConstruction
As of 1:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 1:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times are normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in two-way traffic flow on the westbound bridge. Only one lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 12:47 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is currently operating with one lane open in each direction on the westbound bridge. The center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 12:32 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. Due to roadwork, the eastbound bridge is closed. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel. The center lane is closed as a buffer.
- 12:17 AMConstruction
As of 12:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th, traffic is clear with no backups or delays currently reported at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are at normal durations.
The bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 12:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations for early Saturday morning. 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. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 12:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations for early Saturday morning. 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. The center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.