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- 11:47 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times are holding at normal durations. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, requiring all traffic to use the westbound bridge. This bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 11:32 PMConstruction
As of 11:41 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic flow remains normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. 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 on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 11:32 PMConstruction
As of 11:41 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic flow remains normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. 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 on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 11:17 PMConstruction
As of 11:26 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, there is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, with the center lane on the westbound bridge serving as a buffer.
- 11:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays, and travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with traffic shifted to the westbound bridge. Current operations are limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 10:47 PMConstruction
As of 10:56 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane of travel open for eastbound traffic and one lane open for westbound traffic.
- 10:32 PMConstruction
As of 10:41 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction.
- 10:32 PMConstruction
As of 10:41 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Consequently, the bridge is operating with one lane open in each direction.
- 10:17 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently normal with no backups or delays. As of 10:26 PM on Thursday, May 7th, traffic is limited to one lane in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.
- 10:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays approaching or on the Bay Bridge. As of 10:11 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, traffic is moving at normal durations. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Because of these closures, traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction.
- 9:47 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally despite construction. The eastbound bridge is entirely closed for road work, meaning all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. Travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane of the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 9:32 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. Due to ongoing road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound span, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 9:32 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds in both directions. Due to ongoing road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound span, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 9:17 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, May 7th at 9:26 p.m., there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travel. While the two left lanes are currently closed for road work on the westbound side, there is no impact on travel times. Maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles to avoid rear-end collisions.
- 9:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Although the two left lanes are closed for road work on the westbound bridge, travel times remain normal.
- 8:47 PMIssue reported
As of 8:56 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. Note that the left lane on the bridge is currently closed to westbound traffic to transition away from two-way operations, though this is not impacting travel times.
- 8:32 PMIssue reported
As of Thursday night, traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge to discontinue two-way operations, travel times remain normal.
- 8:32 PMIssue reported
As of Thursday night, traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge to discontinue two-way operations, travel times remain normal.
- 8:17 PMIssue reported
As of 8:26 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. While the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, flow remains unaffected.
- 8:02 PMIssue reported
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are clear. On the bridge, the westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic operations.
- 7:01 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in both directions. As of 7:11 PM on Thursday, May 7th, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound, with travel times remaining normal.
- 6:01 PMAll clear
As of 6:11 PM on Thursday, May 7th, traffic is flowing normally with no delays reported in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at exit 38A (Duke Street), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Two lanes are currently open westbound. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with three lanes open.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:41 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing significant delays. Eastbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), and westbound traffic is backed up 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Additionally, eastbound travelers approaching the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the bridge.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are currently affecting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road, while eastbound delays begin 1.5 miles from the bridge at Whitehall Road (Exit 31). For those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect additional delays starting at Exit 27. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
Both eastbound and westbound traffic are currently experiencing significant delays. Eastbound congestion begins 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), while westbound backups start 4 miles out at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). Additionally, eastbound travelers approaching the Severn River Bridge are seeing delays starting at Exit 27. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:48 PMTraffic advisory
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are currently experiencing significant delays. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), while westbound traffic is backed up 4 miles starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Additionally, eastbound travelers approaching the Severn River Bridge should expect delays beginning at Exit 27.
- 4:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:41 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, the Bay Bridge is experiencing significant backups in both directions. Eastbound traffic is delayed for 4.5 miles starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is backed up 3.2 miles starting at Exit 39b (Dominion Road), with two lanes currently open. Additionally, those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays beginning at Exit 27.
- 4:12 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy backups are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. As of Thursday, May 7th at 4:20 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile delay starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge due to a crash. On the westbound span, only the right lane is open while the two left lanes remain closed, resulting in a backup starting 1.8 miles away at Shopping Center Road. Eastbound traffic is also experiencing heavy delays beginning three miles from the bridge at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road).
- 3:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is heavily delayed due to a crash that has closed the two left lanes, leaving only the right lane open. The backup begins at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound motorists are also facing significant delays starting three miles back at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road).
- 3:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed starting at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37) due to a crash closing the center lane. This incident has reduced westbound travel to a single lane. Eastbound traffic is also experiencing delays beginning at Sandy Point (Exit 32), with three lanes currently open in that direction.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, eastbound traffic is delayed for 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday at 3:12 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), roughly 2.5 miles 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.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday afternoon, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 (Bay Dale Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:42 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently normal with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 2:17 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, May 7th at 2:26 PM, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally despite the westbound left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparations.
- 2:02 PMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 1:47 PMConstruction
As of Thursday afternoon, traffic is flowing normally with no backups or delays in either direction. The westbound left lane is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic, but this is not causing any travel disruptions.
- 1:32 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, traffic continues to flow normally.
- 1:17 PMConstruction
As of Thursday, May 7, at 1:26 p.m., there are no backups or delays reported in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds. The left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 1:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds as of 1:12 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th. While both eastbound and westbound routes are clear, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 1:02 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds as of 1:12 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th. While both eastbound and westbound routes are clear, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 12:47 PMConstruction
As of 12:56 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays approaching or crossing the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound, despite a left lane closure on the bridge for active roadwork.
- 12:33 PMConstruction
As of 12:42 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds, even though road work has the left lane closed on the westbound side.
- 12:17 PMConstruction
As of 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound commuters. Despite a left lane closure on the westbound span for road work, there are no reported delays.
- 12:03 PMConstruction
As of Thursday at 12:12 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no backups currently reported in either direction for the Bay Bridge. Eastbound and westbound travel times remain standard, though a left lane is closed on the westbound span due to ongoing roadwork.
- 11:47 AMConstruction
As of 11:56 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. While traffic is flowing normally, the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork.
- 11:18 AMConstruction
As of Thursday, May 7th at 11:26 a.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays or backups in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed for road work, travel times remain standard.
- 11:18 AMConstruction
As of Thursday, May 7th at 11:26 a.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays or backups in either direction. While the westbound left lane is currently closed for road work, travel times remain standard.
- 11:02 AMConstruction
As of 11:12 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th, traffic is flowing normally with no delays or backups in either direction. While the westbound left lane is closed for road work, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 10:47 AMConstruction
There are currently no delays or backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the left lane is closed for road work on the westbound side, traffic flow remains normal.
- 10:32 AMConstruction
As of 10:41 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are currently no traffic backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the westbound left lane is closed for road work, traffic flow remains normal.
- 10:32 AMConstruction
As of 10:41 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are currently no traffic backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While the westbound left lane is closed for road work, traffic flow remains normal.
- 10:17 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of 10:26 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th. There are no reported backups or delays for eastbound or westbound travel. Although the left lane is closed for road work, traffic flow remains normal.
- 10:02 AMConstruction
As of 10:12 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving normally. Although the left lane is currently closed for roadwork on the westbound bridge, travel remains fluid.
- 9:47 AMConstruction
As of 9:56 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds eastbound and westbound, though a left lane remains closed on the bridge for ongoing road work.
- 9:47 AMConstruction
As of 9:56 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds eastbound and westbound, though a left lane remains closed on the bridge for ongoing road work.
- 8:48 AMAll clear
As of Thursday morning, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal. For those planning to 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.
- 8:47 AMAll clear
As of Thursday morning, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal. For those planning to 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.
- 8:33 AMTraffic advisory
As of 8:41 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, westbound travelers toward the Severn River Bridge are currently facing delays starting at Exit 27, roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. In contrast, traffic approaching the Bay Bridge remains clear in both directions with normal travel times.
For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel 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.
- 8:33 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound delays are currently beginning at Exit 27 approaching the Severn River Bridge. There are no other backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to avoid heavy volume are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 8:18 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound delays toward the Severn River Bridge currently start at Exit 27, though traffic remains clear approaching the Bay Bridge in both directions. 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:03 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers heading toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27, roughly a half-mile from the bridge. Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 7:03 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, May 7th at 7:11 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those planning to travel over the 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.
- 7:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday, May 7th at 7:11 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those planning to travel over the 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.
- 6:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday morning, May 7th, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning trips over 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 6:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday morning, May 7th, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those planning trips over 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:03 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds 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. 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.
- 5:03 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds 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. 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.
- 4:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds as of 4:11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th. For those traveling 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 4:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds as of 4:11 a.m. on Thursday, May 7th. For those traveling 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 3:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday afternoon, 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 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.
- 3:02 AMAll clear
As of Thursday afternoon, 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 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.
- 2:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling this 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.
- 1:03 AMAll clear
Current traffic is clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. For those planning weekend travel, the best windows 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.
- 12:03 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, 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.
- 12:03 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning weekend travel, 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.