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Look up any past day on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge — closures, advisories, and BaySpan recordings.
Friday bridge traffic peaked with a 7.5-mile eastbound backup from Annapolis
Overnight roadwork forced two-way traffic on the westbound bridge until 4:30 a.m., though no early delays were reported. Afternoon congestion reached its peak around 5:42 p.m. when eastbound backups reached 7.5 miles, extending back to Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Earlier in the day, westbound motorists faced a 4.5-mile queue starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41) between 3:51 p.m. and 4:13 p.m. All lanes were clear by 7:06 p.m. with the bridge returning to its standard configuration of three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
58 updates logged
- 11:58 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction and travel times are normal as of 12:06 a.m. on Saturday, May 16th. 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.
- 10:57 PMAll clear
No backups are currently reported in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling over the 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.
- 9:57 PMAll clear
As of 10:06 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are currently 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.
- 8:57 PMAll clear
As of Friday, May 15th at 9:06 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 8:06 PM on Friday, May 15th, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travel times are normal, with the trip across the bridge currently estimated at nine minutes for eastbound travelers and six minutes for those heading westbound.
- 6:57 PMAll clear
As of 7:06 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Three lanes are currently open eastbound. Westbound traffic is clear with two lanes operating.
- 6:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday at 6:36 PM, eastbound traffic is backed up for one mile starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point. Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. Current operations include three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes open for westbound traffic.
- 6:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:06 PM on Friday, May 15th, eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), resulting in a 7.5-mile backup approaching the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 7.5-mile backup starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound travel remains clear with normal conditions. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:28 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 4.5-mile backup starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound travel remains clear with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 5:13 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently affecting both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 4.5 miles, with congestion starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound travelers are experiencing a shorter delay of about half a mile beginning at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37). Additionally, eastbound traffic approaching the Severn River Bridge is backed up starting at Exit 27.
- 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately three miles, with delays beginning at Cape Saint Claire Road (Exit 29B). Westbound motorists are facing a 1.5-mile queue starting at Duke Street (Exit 38A). Additionally, travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays beginning at Exit 27.
- 4:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:51 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, motorists should expect significant delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic on US 50 is currently backed up three miles, with delays beginning at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound travelers are seeing delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Additionally, eastbound traffic approaching the Severn River Bridge is congested starting at Exit 27.
- 4:28 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently affecting both directions of travel. As of Friday at 4:36 p.m., eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a four-and-a-half-mile delay beginning at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge).
- 4:13 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is backed up for 4.5 miles starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41). The left lane on the bridge is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open. Eastbound travel remains normal with no reported delays.
- 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 4.5-mile delay starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41). Eastbound travel remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:51 PM on Friday, May 15th, westbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile delay starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41). Eastbound travel is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), extending approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes open for westbound traffic.
- 2:27 PMAll clear
As of Friday afternoon, traffic on the Bay Bridge is currently clear with no delays in either direction. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, with travel times remaining normal for both routes.
- 1:27 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction as of Friday, May 15th at 1:36 p.m. There are currently three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound, with travel times maintaining normal durations.
- 1:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:06 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Westbound traffic is clear with no reported delays.
- 12:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:21 p.m. on Friday, May 15, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:57 AMTraffic advisory
As of 12:06 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound. Westbound traffic remains clear with two lanes in operation.
- 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:51 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound.
- 11:28 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes open for westbound traffic.
- 11:12 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a one-mile delay beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound travel remains clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:57 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 9:58 AMAll clear
As of 10:06 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound, though the left lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 8:58 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no backups in either direction.
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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:57 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 6:57 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flow remaining normal for Friday morning. For those traveling over 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:57 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds, with travel times sitting at approximately 9 minutes eastbound and 6 minutes westbound.
If you are planning to travel later this weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. For Saturday travel, plan to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 4:57 AMAll clear
No backups are currently reported approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling later this 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.
- 4:42 AMIssue reported
As of 4:51 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, traffic is flowing normally with no backups reported in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are within typical durations. While the left lane on the bridge is currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic, this closure is not causing any delays.
- 4:27 AMConstruction
As of 4:36 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The bridge is currently configured with three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound, as the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 4:12 AMConstruction
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 road work, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Currently, one lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane is open for westbound travel, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 3:57 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Travel times are normal in both directions. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with both directions sharing the westbound bridge. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 3:42 AMConstruction
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. As of 3:51 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is currently restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 3:27 AMConstruction
As of 3:36 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. All traffic is restricted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 3:12 AMConstruction
As of 3:21 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are no backups or delays and traffic is moving normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with traffic currently shifted to the westbound bridge. Operations are limited to one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, using the center lane as a buffer.
- 2:57 AMConstruction
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, shifting all travel to the westbound bridge. Traffic is operating in a two-way configuration with only one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 2:42 AMConstruction
As of 2:51 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Currently, traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. Maintenance is underway, with the eastbound bridge closed for road work and the center lane of the westbound bridge closed for use as a buffer.
- 2:27 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. As of 2:36 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, traffic is flowing normally. Both eastbound and westbound travel are restricted to one lane each. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 2:12 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all travel is shifted to the westbound bridge. Traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane of the westbound span closed as a buffer.
- 2:07 AMBridge closed
As of 2:16 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. As a result, travel is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 1:52 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, with traffic shifted to the westbound span. One lane is open in each direction, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists.
- 1:38 AMConstruction
As of 1:46 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times are currently normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. One lane is open for eastbound travel and one lane is open for westbound travel, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 1:22 AMConstruction
As of 1:31 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with all traffic shifted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the westbound bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 1:07 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 1:16 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, traffic is moving normally. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Traffic is being shifted to the westbound span, where one lane is open in each direction.
- 12:53 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of 1:01 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Consequently, traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span.
- 12:37 AMConstruction
As of Friday, May 15th at 12:46 a.m., 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 the westbound bridge is currently operating with one lane in each direction to accommodate two-way traffic. The center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 12:22 AMConstruction
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge as of 12:31 a.m. on Friday, May 15. Traffic is flowing normally, though the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All travel is shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction and the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 12:07 AMConstruction
Traffic is moving normally with no backups or delays currently reported. The bridge is operating with one lane in each direction: the eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.