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Look up any past day on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge — closures, advisories, and BaySpan recordings.
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- 11:47 PMConstruction
As of 11:56 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, 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 roadwork, and traffic is currently diverted into a two-way configuration on the westbound bridge with one lane open in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 11:32 PMConstruction
As of 11:41 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and travel times remain normal. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. Traffic is being shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 11:17 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in two-way traffic on the westbound span. Both eastbound and westbound travel are reduced to one lane each, with the center lane of the westbound bridge closed as a buffer. Traffic flow remains normal in both directions.
- 11:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently normal, but the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in one lane of traffic in each direction sharing the westbound span. The center lane of the westbound bridge is also closed as a buffer lane.
- 10:47 PMConstruction
As of 10:56 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for roadwork, resulting in a traffic configuration of one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer lane. Travel times remain within the normal range for this time of night.
- 10:32 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of Wednesday at 10:41 p.m., the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Consequently, traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with both directions utilizing the westbound span. Travel times remain normal.
- 10:32 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of Wednesday at 10:41 p.m., the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Consequently, traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with both directions utilizing the westbound span. Travel times remain normal.
- 10:17 PMConstruction
There are currently 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, so all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 10:02 PMConstruction
As of 10:11 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on the westbound span because the eastbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 10:02 PMConstruction
As of 10:11 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on the westbound span because the eastbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 9:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road) due to roadwork that has closed the eastbound bridge and reduced travel to a single lane. Westbound traffic remains normal, though travel is restricted to a single lane with a center lane buffer in place.
- 9:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. While westbound travel remains clear and at normal speeds, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is currently being funneled into a two-way configuration on the westbound bridge, with only one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 9:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 because the eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. All traffic is being funneled into a single lane. Westbound travel remains normal, though it is also restricted to one lane while the center lane serves as a buffer.
- 8:46 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for 2.5 miles, with delays starting at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road). The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, restricting travel to a single lane in each direction. While a buffer lane is in place on the westbound span, westbound traffic is currently normal.
- 8:32 PMConstruction
As of 8:41 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound traffic and one lane open for westbound traffic.
- 8:17 PMConstruction
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays reported as of 8:26 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Currently, there is one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound, with the center lane of the westbound bridge closed to act as a buffer.
- 8:02 PMIssue reported
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 8:11 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound, while the center lane on the westbound span is closed as a buffer.
- 7:47 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday evening, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists, even though the two left lanes are closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 7:47 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday evening, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists, even though the two left lanes are closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 7:32 PMIssue reported
As of Wednesday evening, there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound, even though the left lane is closed to transition away from two-way traffic operations.
- 7:17 PMIssue reported
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:26 p.m., there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travel. While the westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting the flow of vehicles.
- 7:17 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:26 p.m., there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travel. While the westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting the flow of vehicles.
- 6:17 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:26 p.m., traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:17 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:26 p.m., traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays currently begin at Exit 27, roughly a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. Aside from this approach delay, traffic on the Bay Bridge is normal with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:56 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, eastbound delays begin at Exit 27 approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge itself is moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes westbound. However, motorists traveling eastbound should expect delays starting at Exit 27 approaching the Severn River Bridge, roughly a mile and a half from the span.
- 4:32 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday at 4:41 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:32 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday at 4:41 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:33 PMAll clear
As of 3:42 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is clear with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:33 PMAll clear
As of 3:42 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is clear with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:33 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday afternoon, traffic is moving normally with no delays reported in either direction. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 2:17 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:20 p.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are currently normal, even though the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 2:17 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:20 p.m., traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are currently normal, even though the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 2:02 PMConstruction
As of 2:12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either the eastbound or westbound directions. While travel times remain standard, the left lane on the bridge is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 1:48 PMConstruction
As of 1:57 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally, and westbound travel remains clear despite a left lane closure for two-way traffic preparation.
- 1:47 PMConstruction
As of 1:57 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally, and westbound travel remains clear despite a left lane closure for two-way traffic preparation.
- 1:32 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic is moving at normal speeds. Note that the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 1:17 PMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:20 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not impacting overall travel times.
- 1:03 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 1:12 p.m., traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound. While the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 1:03 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 1:12 p.m., traffic is flowing normally both eastbound and westbound. While the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 12:32 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 12:42 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is moving at normal speeds. Note that the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 12:17 PMConstruction
As of 12:27 PM on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds. Although the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, the closure is not currently impacting travel times.
- 12:02 PMConstruction
As of 12:12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving normally, though motorists should be aware that the westbound left lane is closed for road work.
- 11:47 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge as of 11:57 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd. Although the left lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound span, traffic continues to flow at normal speeds.
- 11:32 AMConstruction
As of 11:40 AM on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While roadwork has the left lane closed on the westbound span, traffic continues to flow at normal speeds.
- 11:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. Although the left lane is closed for ongoing road work, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 11:17 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. Although the left lane is closed for ongoing road work, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 11:02 AMConstruction
As of Wednesday, April 22nd, at 11:12 a.m., there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds on both spans. While the left lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound bridge, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 10:47 AMConstruction
As of 10:57 AM on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic is flowing normally. Note that the left lane on the bridge is closed for road work, though it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 10:32 AMConstruction
No backups or delays are currently reported on the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Wednesday at 10:42 a.m. Traffic is flowing normally despite a left lane closure for road work on the westbound bridge.
- 10:18 AMConstruction
As of 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed for roadwork, it is not impacting travel times. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.
- 10:17 AMConstruction
As of 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed for roadwork, it is not impacting travel times. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions.
- 8:17 AMAll clear
As of 8:27 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are currently no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds.
If you are traveling this coming weekend, the best times to head out are before 10 a.m. and 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.
- 7:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:17 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 7:03 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is currently moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution during the crossing.
- 7:02 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is currently moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution during the crossing.
- 6:47 AMWind advisory
As of 6:57 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 6:32 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
- 6:17 AMWind advisory
As of 6:27 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 6:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. However, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 5:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. The bridge is operating under wind warnings due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 5:32 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Wednesday, April 22nd at 5:42 am. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, the bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 5:17 AMWind advisory
As of 5:27 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing.
- 5:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving normally, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 4:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 4:57 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 4:32 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution when crossing.
- 4:17 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. The bridge is operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds recorded between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 3:17 AMAll clear
As of 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel speeds.
For those traveling this upcoming 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 2:18 AMAll clear
As of 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those traveling this weekend, the best times to cross the bridge are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 1:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those planning travel later this week, the best times to cross the bridge 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.
- 12:18 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 12:27 a.m., traffic is clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times are currently normal. For those planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 12:18 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, April 22nd at 12:27 a.m., traffic is clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times are currently normal. For those planning to travel this coming weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.