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- 11:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. As of Friday at 11:41 p.m., travel times are normal. For those planning trips over the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 10:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is flowing normally with no backups currently reported in either direction.
For those traveling this weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 10:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is flowing normally with no backups currently reported in either direction.
For those traveling this weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 9:33 PMAll 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 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.
- 9:33 PMAll 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 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.
- 9:33 PMAll 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 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.
- 8:33 PMAll clear
Current traffic is normal with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling throughout the remainder of the 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.
- 8:32 PMAll clear
Current traffic is normal with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling throughout the remainder of the 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.
- 8:03 PMIssue reported
As of 8:11 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is moving normally with no delays or backups in either direction. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic flow, travel remains clear for both eastbound and westbound motorists.
- 8:03 PMIssue reported
As of 8:11 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is moving normally with no delays or backups in either direction. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic flow, travel remains clear for both eastbound and westbound motorists.
- 7:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 7:26 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, eastbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge are facing delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge remains normal with no delays in either direction, currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 6:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 3.1-mile delay approaching the Severn River Bridge, starting at Exit 23 (MD 450). While this backup impacts the approach, traffic is currently flowing normally at the Bay Bridge with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge are currently facing delays beginning at Exit 23 (MD 450), roughly 3.1 miles from the bridge. Otherwise, traffic on the Bay Bridge is clear with normal travel times, operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays currently begin at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge is moving normally in both directions, with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge, starting at Exit 23 (MD 450). On the Bay Bridge itself, conditions are normal with no delays; three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays are currently backed up approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge, beginning at Exit 23 (MD 450). Traffic on the Bay Bridge remains normal with no delays in either direction, currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), roughly 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. The Bay Bridge remains clear with no delays in either direction, currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), roughly 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. The Bay Bridge remains clear with no delays in either direction, currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:11 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge itself is moving normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open Eastbound and two lanes open Westbound.
- 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:11 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge itself is moving normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open Eastbound and two lanes open Westbound.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic toward the Severn River Bridge is currently delayed for approximately 3.1 miles starting at Exit 23 (MD 450). On the Bay Bridge, conditions are clear in both directions with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:41 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is flowing 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.
However, travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect a backup starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), extending approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic toward the Severn River Bridge is currently delayed starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge. As of 4:41 p.m., traffic on the Bay Bridge remains clear in both directions with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:18 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), extending approximately 1.9 miles toward the Severn River Bridge. On the Bay Bridge itself, traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 4:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for 1.5 miles starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). While there are no delays traveling eastbound at the bridge, those heading toward the Severn River Bridge are backed up for about half a mile starting at Exit 27. Operations are currently running with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. While the eastbound span of the Bay Bridge is currently clear, travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays starting at Exit 27. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:41 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38a (Duke Street), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. While eastbound traffic is currently clear at the Bay Bridge, delays are building for eastbound travelers approaching the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 27. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 2:32 PMAll clear
As of 2:41 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining at normal levels.
- 1:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no delays in either direction. As of 1:41 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:37 PMAll clear
As of 12:46 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:37 PMAll clear
As of 12:46 p.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:42 AMAll clear
As of 11:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:27 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:36 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:12 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:21 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, eastbound traffic is delayed 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travel is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:12 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:21 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, eastbound traffic is delayed 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travel is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:57 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:06 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 3.5-mile backup starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:42 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers are currently facing a 3.5-mile backup starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). There are three lanes open for eastbound traffic. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays and two lanes open.
- 10:27 AMTraffic advisory
As of 10:36 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 9:57 AMTraffic advisory
As of 10:06 a.m. on Friday, May 1, eastbound traffic is experiencing a one-mile delay beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays, despite the left lane being closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 9:42 AMConstruction
As of Friday morning, May 1st, there are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving normally. While traffic is clear, the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 8:42 AMAll clear
As of 8:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel speeds.
If you are traveling later this weekend, the best times to cross are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:42 AMAll clear
As of 8:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel speeds.
If you are traveling later this weekend, the best times to cross are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction as of 7:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st. Travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 6:42 AMAll clear
As of 6:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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.
- 5:43 AMAll clear
As of 5:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
If you are planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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.
- 5:42 AMAll clear
As of 5:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
If you are planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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.
- 4:43 AMAll clear
As of 4:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. For those traveling over the 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.
- 4:43 AMAll clear
As of 4:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. For those traveling over the 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.
- 3:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, travel is recommended before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., while Sunday travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 3:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, travel is recommended before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., while Sunday travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 3:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction as of 3:41 a.m. on Friday, May 1st. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution while crossing.
- 3:17 AMWind advisory
As of 3:26 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. 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 wind-vulnerable vehicles should use extra caution when crossing.
- 3:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds, though the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use extra caution while crossing.
- 2:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. A wind warning is in effect with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution while crossing.
- 2:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 2:41 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, travel times remain normal. 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 should exercise caution while crossing.
- 2:17 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, or other high-profile vehicles are advised to use extra caution when crossing the bridge.
- 2:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 2:11 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, the bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 1:47 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:47 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, the bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:33 AMWind advisory
As of 1:41 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:32 AMWind advisory
As of 1:41 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:22 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently flowing at normal durations in both directions. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise extra caution while crossing the bridge.
- 1:12 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays 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 should exercise caution while crossing.
- 12:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning, with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 12:42 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal as of 12:51 a.m. on Friday, May 1st. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 12:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 12:36 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, 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 use caution when crossing.
- 12:12 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use extra caution while crossing.