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Evening eastbound backups reached three miles amid late-night wind warnings.
Monday's commute was marked by significant eastbound delays peaking between 4:43 p.m. and 6:27 p.m., with backups extending three miles to Exit 27 (Severn River Bridge) and Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road) while three lanes were open eastbound. Earlier, midday eastbound traffic slowed at Exit 32 (Sandy Point) starting at 1:12 p.m., following an early morning total closure of the westbound span for maintenance. By 8:43 p.m., sustained wind speeds of 30-39 mph prompted warnings for high-profile vehicles that remained in effect through midnight.
38 updates logged
- 11:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. One lane is open westbound and three lanes are open eastbound, with the center westbound lane closed for a buffer. Travel times are normal in both directions.
- 11:42 PMWind advisory
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While traffic is flowing normally, the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations. Wind warnings are also in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph; drivers of box trailers and other high-profile vehicles should use extra caution when crossing.
- 11:28 PMWind advisory
As of 11:36 p.m. on Monday, May 18th, there are no backups or delays approaching or on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, it is not currently impacting travel times. 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 caution when crossing.
- 11:13 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. Although the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, travel times remain normal. Wind warnings are in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph; drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should exercise caution when crossing.
- 10:58 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays or backups in either direction. Travel times are normal, even with the westbound left lane closed for two-way traffic preparation. The bridge is under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph; drivers of box trailers and other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 9:58 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing normally in both directions across the Bay Bridge. Travel times are consistent with typical daily conditions, and there are no reported backups or delays for eastbound or westbound motorists.
- 9:43 PMWind advisory
As of 9:51 p.m. on Monday, May 18th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing normally. While the westbound left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not impacting travel times.
The bridge is currently under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution during their crossing.
- 9:28 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, flow remains steady. 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 should use caution when crossing.
- 9:13 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays in either direction. While the left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation, 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 exercise caution when crossing.
- 8:58 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. The left lane is closed westbound to prepare for two-way traffic operations. Additionally, a wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other high-profile vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 8:43 PMWind advisory
There are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. The westbound left lane is closed for two-way traffic preparation. A wind warning is in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph; house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles should use extra caution when crossing.
- 7:42 PMAll clear
As of 7:51 PM on Monday, May 18th, there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. Although the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 6:42 PMAll clear
As of 6:51 PM on Monday, May 18th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are flowing normally. The left lane on the bridge is currently closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 6:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers are currently facing delays starting at Exit 27, roughly half a mile 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.
- 5:28 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 27, roughly 1.5 miles from the Severn River Bridge. On the Bay Bridge itself, traffic is flowing normally in both directions with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:13 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, May 18th at 5:21 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the bridge, and Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:58 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:06 p.m. on Monday, May 18th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Bay Head Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Additional eastbound congestion begins at Exit 27, about a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:43 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up starting at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge and again from Exit 29b at Cape Saint Claire Road, approximately three miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently configured with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:43 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For weekend travel, 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.
- 2:27 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 in Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays as of 2:21 PM on Monday, May 18th.
- 1:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:06 p.m. on Monday, May 18, eastbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 1:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, May 18th at 1:51 p.m., eastbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 1:28 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 12:13 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling during the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 11:13 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning holiday weekend travel, the best times to be on the road are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. If traveling on Saturday, plan to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid peak volume.
- 10:18 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are traveling during the upcoming holiday weekend, the best times to cross on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For Saturday travel, plan to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 9:18 AMAll clear
Westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are currently experiencing delays along U.S. 50 prior to the Kent Narrows Bridge. There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
If you are traveling 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:18 AMAll clear
As of 8:26 a.m. on Monday, May 18th, westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along U.S. 50 prior to the Kent Narrows Bridge. Currently, traffic is moving normally with no backups on the immediate approaches to the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those planning trips over the coming 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:18 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For those traveling over the holiday weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, the recommended travel windows are before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 6:18 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal as of 6:26 a.m. on Monday, May 18th.
For those traveling over the upcoming weekend, the best times to cross are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:17 AMAll clear
As of 5:26 a.m. on Monday, May 18th, there are currently 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.
- 4:17 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. Travel times are holding at normal durations for both eastbound and westbound motorists. For those planning travel later this weekend, the best times to cross the bridge are Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 3:17 AMAll clear
As of 3:26 a.m. on Monday, May 18th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is currently limited to one lane in each direction because the westbound bridge is closed for road work.
- 2:16 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. As of 2:26 a.m. on Monday, May 18th, travel times remain normal in both directions. The bridge is operating with a single-lane configuration for westbound traffic.
- 1:17 AMAll clear
As of 1:26 a.m. on Monday, May 18th, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for maintenance, so traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the open span.
- 12:17 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 12:26 a.m. on Monday, May 18th, the westbound bridge is closed for road work, and travel is restricted to one lane in each direction.