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Significant Eastbound Backups and Wind Warnings Peak at Nine Miles
Commuters faced a massive nine-mile eastbound backup reaching Exit 23 (MD 450) that dominated the afternoon between 3:42 p.m. and 5:02 p.m. Westbound travel was also hampered midday by a disabled vehicle at the Route 8 overpass and subsequent lane closures to end two-way operations, creating a 1.8-mile delay. Additionally, a wind warning was in effect with sustained speeds of 30-39 mph, requiring extra caution for high-profile vehicles throughout the afternoon.
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- 11:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those heading out over the holiday weekend, the best times to travel on Friday, Sunday, and Monday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the best windows for travel are before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 10:57 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. 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, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 9:57 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds as of 10:06 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st. For the upcoming holiday weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, plan to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid the heaviest volume.
- 8:57 PMAll clear
As of 9:06 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st, traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over 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.
- 7:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of 8:06 PM on Thursday, May 21st, the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. Traffic flow is normal.
- 6:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound. If you are traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at Exit 27.
- 5:57 PMAll clear
Eastbound delays are currently impacting travel toward the Severn River Bridge, with backups starting at Exit 23 (MD 450) approximately 3.1 miles away. Travel on the Bay Bridge itself remains normal with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:02 PMAll clear
As of 5:11 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st, delays are impacting eastbound travel toward the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), roughly 3.1 miles from the bridge. Traffic on the Bay Bridge itself is currently normal with no delays in either direction. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a nine-mile delay starting at Exit 23 (MD 450) in Parole. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:37 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:46 p.m. on Thursday, May 21st, eastbound traffic is experiencing a nine-mile delay beginning at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole). Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:22 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a nine-mile delay starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, May 21, at 4:21 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing a nine-mile delay starting at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is currently clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up nine miles starting at Exit 23 (MD 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is currently moving without delays. As of 4:06 p.m., there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday afternoon, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 9-mile backup starting at Exit 23 (MD 450 Parole). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for 4.5 miles starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Travelers should also expect eastbound delays approaching the Severn River Bridge, with congestion beginning 1.9 miles out at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:26 PM on Thursday, May 21st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Travelers should also expect backups approaching the Severn River Bridge beginning at Exit 24, roughly 1.9 miles away. Westbound traffic is currently clear with normal travel times. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday afternoon, May 21, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5-mile backup starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. Current lane configurations are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a six-mile delay beginning at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear, though the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic operations.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 4.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound travelers are seeing a minor backup of approximately 0.6 miles starting at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass. Additionally, the bridge is 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 during the crossing.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently affecting both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Thursday, May 21st, at 2:11 p.m. Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 4.5 miles, starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound traffic is experiencing a backup of about 0.6 miles beginning at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass.
The bridge is also 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.
- 1:42 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently impacting both directions of travel. Eastbound traffic is backed up 4.5 miles starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), while westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.8-mile delay beginning at Shopping Center Road. The left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic operations, leaving only the two right lanes open. 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 exercise extra caution while crossing.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge, due to the left lane being closed to discontinue two-way traffic. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. A wind warning is currently in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, and drivers of house trailers, box trailers, or other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday afternoon, westbound traffic is backed up 1.8 miles from the bridge starting at Shopping Center Road. This delay is caused by the left lane being closed on the bridge to end two-way traffic, leaving only the two right lanes open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. A wind warning is currently in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph, so those driving trailers or other high-profile vehicles should use caution while crossing.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 1.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), which is nearly doubling the typical travel time across the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with normal travel times. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed starting at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. The right lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle, leaving only one lane open for travel. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with three lanes in operation.
- 11:52 AMAll clear
As of 12:01 PM on Thursday, May 21st, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:37 AMTraffic advisory
As of Thursday, May 21st at 11:46 a.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29 (Cape Saint Claire Road). Currently, the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 11:22 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is moving freely with no delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:22 AMAll clear
No backups are currently reported approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times reflecting normal conditions.
If you are traveling for the holiday weekend, the best times to avoid congestion on Thursday and Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. For Sunday and Monday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 9:27 AMAll clear
As of 9:36 a.m. on Thursday, May 21st, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
If you are traveling for the holiday weekend, the best times to be on the road are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, the best times to travel are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 8:27 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 delays 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.
- 7:32 AMAll clear
As of 7:41 a.m. on Thursday, May 21st, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel speeds.
For those traveling over the holiday weekend, the best times to head out on Thursday and Friday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, traffic is lightest before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. If you are traveling on Sunday or Monday, plan to be on the road before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. to avoid delays.
- 6:32 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Thursday, May 21st, at 6:41 a.m. Eastbound travel is moving normally. While no delays are reported westbound, police are temporarily affecting all lanes to conduct a traffic drag for debris removal.
- 5:32 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups reported in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. 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.
- 4:32 AMAll clear
As of Thursday morning, there are no backups in either direction approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally with travel times at or below typical durations for both eastbound and westbound commuters.
- 3:33 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. If you are planning to travel 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.
- 1:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups reported in either direction.
If you are 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.
- 12:36 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of 12:46 a.m. on Thursday, May 21st. There are no backups approaching the bridge, and travel times are holding at normal durations for both eastbound and westbound commuters.