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- 11:52 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal travel times. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, shifting all traffic to the westbound bridge. As a result, the bridge is operating with only one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, while the center lane of the westbound bridge remains closed as a buffer.
- 11:37 PMConstruction
There are currently 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 roadwork, so traffic is filtered into a two-way configuration 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.
- 11:32 PMBridge closed
As of 11:41 PM on Saturday, May 9th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in one lane of travel for each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 11:32 PMBridge closed
As of 11:41 PM on Saturday, May 9th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in one lane of travel for each direction. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 11:17 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.
- 11:17 PMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.
- 11:02 PMConstruction
As of 11:11 PM on Saturday, May 9th, 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, so traffic is currently operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 11:02 PMConstruction
As of 11:11 PM on Saturday, May 9th, 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, so traffic is currently operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 10:47 PMConstruction
As of Saturday, May 9th at 10:56 PM, there are no backups or delays in either direction and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently operating with two lanes open while the right lane is closed for road work. Westbound traffic is restricted to one open lane, as the center lane is closed for a buffer.
- 10:32 PMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. While conditions are clear, the two left lanes are closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 10:17 PMConstruction
As of Saturday, May 9th at 10:26 PM, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Although the two left lanes on the westbound bridge are currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic, flow remains normal.
- 9:17 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times reflecting normal conditions. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and on Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:17 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:17 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:17 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for a Saturday evening. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. Generally, the best weekend travel windows are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- 7:17 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for a Saturday evening. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday. Generally, the best weekend travel windows are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- 6:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds in both directions. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and either before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Sunday.
- 6:17 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal in both directions. For the best travel conditions this weekend, plan to be on the road on Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and on Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 6:02 PMIssue reported
As of Saturday, May 9th at 6:11 PM, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the bridge. Traffic is flowing normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers, despite the left lane being closed to discontinue two-way traffic.
- 6:02 PMIssue reported
As of Saturday, May 9th at 6:11 PM, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the bridge. Traffic is flowing normally for both eastbound and westbound travelers, despite the left lane being closed to discontinue two-way traffic.
- 5:02 PMAll clear
As of Saturday at 5:11 p.m., traffic is clear 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.
- 5:02 PMAll clear
As of Saturday at 5:11 p.m., traffic is clear 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.
- 4:01 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed, while westbound travel remains normal. As of 4:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, stay on US 50.
- 4:01 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, there is a backup for eastbound travel on the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently normal, and motorists are encouraged to stay on US 50.
- 4:00 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed, while westbound travel remains normal. As of 4:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, stay on US 50.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a backup starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), extending approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound lanes remain clear with no reported delays.
- 3:16 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, May 9, at 3:26 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a significant backup starting at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with normal traffic conditions.
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. The left lane on the bridge is closed, leaving only the two right lanes open to traffic. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:56 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving normally with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:56 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving normally with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 1.5-mile backup starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. Current operations include three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 1.5-mile backup starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. Current operations include three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no delays reported. Current bridge operations include three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 1.5-mile backup starting at Exit 38 (Duke Street). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. As of 2:11 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 1.8-mile delay starting at Shopping Center Road. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:26 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.8-mile delay starting at Shopping Center Road. There are currently no delays for eastbound travelers. The bridge is operating with two lanes open westbound and three lanes open eastbound.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday at 1:11 pm, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:56 p.m. on Saturday, May 9th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37), roughly 0.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of 11:56 a.m. on Saturday, May 9th, traffic is flowing normally with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:46 AMAll clear
There are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. As of 11:56 a.m. on Saturday, May 9th, traffic is flowing normally with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal as of Saturday morning. For those planning trips through the rest of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 10:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal as of Saturday morning. For those planning trips through the rest of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 9:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal with no backups reported in either direction. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion on Saturday are after 5 p.m., and on Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 9:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal with no backups reported in either direction. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion on Saturday are after 5 p.m., and on Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:47 AMAll clear
As of Saturday morning, traffic is flowing normally with no backups in either direction. For those planning trips throughout the weekend, the best remaining travel windows are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. Wind warnings are currently in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution while crossing.
- 8:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. Wind warnings are currently in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution while crossing.
- 8:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently 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 when crossing.
- 8:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. As of 8:11 AM on Saturday, May 9th, traffic is moving normally despite a disabled vehicle closing the right lane on the westbound span. Wind warnings are in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 7:47 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. 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 vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 7:32 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is currently 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.
- 7:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. 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 extra caution during the crossing.
- 6:47 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. A wind warning is in effect 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.
- 6:47 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. A wind warning is in effect 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.
- 6:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. A wind warning is in effect 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.
- 6:17 AMWind advisory
As of Saturday morning, May 9, 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 with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing due to these conditions.
- 6:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently 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 use caution when crossing.
- 5:47 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 wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing.
- 5:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds measured between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 5:17 AMWind advisory
As of 5:26 a.m. on Saturday, May 9th, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently 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 extra caution when crossing.
- 5:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no delays at the Bay Bridge 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 wind-vulnerable vehicles should use extra caution while crossing.
- 4:47 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge, with traffic moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to 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.
- 4:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing the bridge.
- 4:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal levels. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, meaning drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use extra caution during the crossing.
- 4:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. A wind warning is in effect 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 while crossing the bridge.
- 3:47 AMWind advisory
As of 3:56 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently 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 extra caution during the crossing.
- 3:47 AMWind advisory
As of 3:56 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently 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 extra caution during the crossing.
- 3:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. However, a wind warning is in effect 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.
- 3:17 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear-end collisions.
- 3:02 AMWind advisory
As of 3:11 PM on Saturday, May 9th, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 3:02 AMWind advisory
As of 3:11 PM on Saturday, May 9th, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 2:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of early Saturday morning. Wind warnings are in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 2:32 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should exercise extra caution while crossing.
- 2:17 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 use extra caution while crossing.
- 2:02 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times reflecting normal traffic flow. However, a wind warning is in effect due to sustained wind 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.
- 1:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds measured between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:47 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating under a wind warning, with sustained wind speeds measured 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
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with travel times at normal levels. A wind warning is in effect due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Operators of high-profile vehicles, such as box or house trailers, should exercise caution while crossing.
- 1:17 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 wind 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.
- 1:17 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 wind 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.
- 1:02 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 extra caution while crossing.
- 12:47 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 12:47 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution while crossing.
- 12:32 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times reflecting normal traffic conditions. The bridge is operating under a wind warning due to 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.
- 12:17 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings, with sustained wind speeds measured between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise extra caution while crossing.
- 12:02 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. Wind warnings are in effect due to sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph; drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use caution when crossing.