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Look up any past day on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge — closures, advisories, and BaySpan recordings.
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- 11:18 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning weekend travel, 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.
- 10:17 PMAll clear
As of 10:27 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
If you are planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. For Saturday travel, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 9:18 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday night, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips over the upcoming 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.
- 9:18 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday night, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips over the upcoming 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.
- 8:18 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those planning 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.
- 8:18 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those planning 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.
- 7:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to head out 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.
- 7:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to head out 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.
- 7:18 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to head out 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.
- 6:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Flow remains consistent with typical travel times for both sides of the bridge.
- 6:03 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the Severn River Bridge. Otherwise, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear in both directions, with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:53 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from that bridge.
- 5:53 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from that bridge.
- 4:52 PMAll clear
As of Tuesday, April 21st at 5:02 p.m., there are no delays in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:57 PMAll clear
As of 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and travel times remain at normal levels.
- 3:57 PMAll clear
As of 4:06 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and travel times remain at normal levels.
- 2:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Tuesday, April 21st at 3:06 p.m. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining at normal durations.
- 2:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Tuesday, April 21st at 3:06 p.m. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining at normal durations.
- 2:42 PMConstruction
As of Tuesday, April 21st, at 2:51 PM, there are no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow remains normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. While the westbound left lane is currently closed for two-way traffic preparation, it is not causing any travel delays.
- 2:12 PMConstruction
As of Tuesday at 2:21 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While travel times are currently unaffected, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 1:57 PMConstruction
As of Tuesday afternoon, there are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving normally, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork.
- 1:42 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, though the westbound left lane is closed due to roadwork.
- 1:27 PMConstruction
As of 1:36 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are currently no traffic backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving normally, although the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 1:17 PMConstruction
As of 1:26 PM on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Although the left lane on the westbound span is currently closed for roadwork, traffic continues to flow at normal speeds.
- 1:02 PMConstruction
As of Tuesday, April 21st at 1:11 PM, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers. Drivers should note that the left lane on the westbound span is closed for road work.
- 12:47 PMConstruction
As of Tuesday, April 21st at 12:56 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the left lane is currently closed for road work, travel times remain standard for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 12:47 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal with no delays reported. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work, traffic continues to flow smoothly.
- 12:37 PMConstruction
As of Tuesday, April 21st at 12:46 p.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While travel times remain normal, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 12:22 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. As of Tuesday at 12:31 p.m., travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. While road work has the left lane closed on the bridge, it is not currently impacting the flow of traffic.
- 12:12 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds. While roadwork has the left lane closed, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 11:57 AMConstruction
As of 12:06 PM on Tuesday, April 21st, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound, despite the left lane being closed for ongoing roadwork.
- 11:57 AMConstruction
As of 12:06 PM on Tuesday, April 21st, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound, despite the left lane being closed for ongoing roadwork.
- 11:42 AMConstruction
As of 11:51 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the left lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound side, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 11:42 AMConstruction
As of 11:51 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While the left lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound side, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 11:27 AMConstruction
As of 11:36 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While traffic is currently moving at normal speeds, the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
- 11:27 AMConstruction
As of 11:36 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While traffic is currently moving at normal speeds, the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
- 11:17 AMConstruction
As of 11:26 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. On the westbound bridge, the left lane is closed for road work.
- 11:02 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 11:11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st. While the left lane is closed for ongoing road work, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 10:47 AMConstruction
As of 10:56 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers. While the left lane is closed for roadworks, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 10:47 AMConstruction
As of 10:56 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers. While the left lane is closed for roadworks, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 10:32 AMConstruction
As of 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, be advised that the westbound left lane is currently closed for road work.
- 10:17 AMConstruction
As of Tuesday, April 21st, at 10:26 a.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While travel times remain normal, the left lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork.
- 10:02 AMConstruction
As of Tuesday, April 21st at 10:11 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge for maintenance, it is currently not impacting the flow of traffic.
- 9:52 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of Tuesday, April 21st at 10:01 a.m. While travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 9:52 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of Tuesday, April 21st at 10:01 a.m. While travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 9:42 AMConstruction
As of 9:51 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. Although the left lane is closed for road work, travel times remain at standard durations.
- 9:27 AMConstruction
As of 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound commuters. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, it is not impacting travel times.
- 9:17 AMConstruction
As of 9:26 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 9:17 AMConstruction
As of 9:26 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 9:02 AMTraffic advisory
As of Tuesday, April 21st, at 9:11 a.m., there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, if you are traveling westbound toward the Severn River Bridge, delays begin at Exit 27, approximately half a mile from the bridge.
For those planning weekend travel, the best times to avoid congestion are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, aim to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 8:53 AMTraffic advisory
As of 9:01 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, westbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from that bridge.
For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:52 AMTraffic advisory
As of 9:01 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, westbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from that bridge.
For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 6:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning travel this upcoming weekend, the best times to be on the road 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.
- 5:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Tuesday, April 21st, at 6:01 a.m., traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling this upcoming weekend, the best times to be on the road 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.
- 4:53 AMAll clear
As of 5:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to avoid congestion 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.
- 4:53 AMAll clear
As of 5:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to avoid congestion 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.
- 4:38 AMIssue reported
As of 4:47 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While travel times are standard, the two left lanes on the bridge are currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic operations.
- 4:37 AMIssue reported
As of 4:47 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While travel times are standard, the two left lanes on the bridge are currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic operations.
- 4:22 AMConstruction
As of 4:30 AM on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Traffic is operating via a single lane in each direction.
- 4:07 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 4:17 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is being filtered into one eastbound lane and one westbound lane. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 3:53 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay 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, while the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 3:52 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay 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, while the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 3:37 AMConstruction
As of 3:47 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the 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 of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal for this time of day.
- 3:23 AMConstruction
As of 3:32 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, 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 of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal in both directions.
- 3:07 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays as of 3:17 PM on Tuesday, April 21st. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, so traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 2:52 AMConstruction
As of 3:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow remains normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, with traffic diverted to the westbound bridge. This westbound 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.
- 2:37 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 2:47 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane of traffic moving eastbound and one lane moving westbound.
- 2:23 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge, and travel times are normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, while the westbound bridge is operating with two-way traffic. There is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 2:22 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge, and travel times are normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, while the westbound bridge is operating with two-way traffic. There is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 2:07 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 2:17 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, requiring a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Currently, one lane is open for eastbound travel and one for westbound travel, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 1:52 AMConstruction
As of 2:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, 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, requiring two-way traffic on the westbound bridge. Currently, there is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 1:37 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays, and travel times remain normal for Tuesday, April 21st. Due to roadwork, the eastbound bridge is closed. Traffic is being diverted so that both directions are using the westbound bridge, which is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The center lane of the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 1:22 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, requiring all traffic to use the westbound bridge. This has resulted in a two-way configuration with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 1:07 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays as of 1:17 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed as a buffer.
- 12:53 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so traffic is limited to one lane each way on the westbound span, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 12:53 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so traffic is limited to one lane each way on the westbound span, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 12:37 AMConstruction
As of 12:47 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. Consequently, the westbound bridge is being used for two-way traffic with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 12:22 AMConstruction
As of 12:30 AM on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel.
- 12:17 AMBridge closed
As of 12:27 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, resulting in a traffic configuration of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the remaining spans. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 12:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, with traffic flowing at normal travel times. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound span. Traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, while the center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 12:03 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, with traffic flowing at normal travel times. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound span. Traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, while the center lane on the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.