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Persistent fog and disabled vehicle cause 16.8-mile westbound backup
Heavy fog obscured visibility from midnight through 7:32 PM, requiring low-beam headlights across both spans. Westbound congestion peaked between 2:17 PM and 2:47 PM with a 16.8-mile backup starting at the MD 404 intersection on the Eastern Shore. Earlier, at 12:48 PM, a disabled vehicle blocked the right lane on the bridge, while debris removal at 1:18 PM caused additional delays at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road).
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- 11:47 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the lightest traffic occurs before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 10:47 PMAll clear
No backups are currently reported approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with travel times remaining normal. For those planning trips over the holiday weekend, the best times to travel 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.
- 9:47 PMAll clear
As of 9:57 p.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal.
For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:47 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. For those planning trips over the 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.
- 7:47 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Travel times are normal. Recommended weekend travel windows include 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.
- 7:32 PMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog. Drivers should use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles while crossing.
- 7:17 PMFog advisory
As of 7:27 p.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 7:02 PMFog advisory
As of 7:12 p.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving normally, there is currently reduced visibility across the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 6:47 PMFog advisory
As of 6:57 PM on Monday, May 25th, traffic is clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While travel times remain normal, heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 6:32 PMFog advisory
As of 6:42 PM on Monday, May 25th, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, travel is impacted by heavy fog resulting in reduced visibility across the bridge.
- 6:17 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37), about half a mile from the bridge, while eastbound travel remains clear. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span; drivers should use low beams and maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions.
- 6:02 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a four-mile delay beginning at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no delays. Heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the bridge.
- 5:48 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 5.4-mile delay starting from Exit 42 at the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no delays. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, so travel with low-beam headlights and maintain extra space between vehicles.
- 5:33 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 5.4-mile delay starting at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. There is also heavy fog on the bridge causing reduced visibility; drivers should use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
- 5:18 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 4.5 miles from the bridge at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41). Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, so use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:12 p.m. on Monday, May 25th, westbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile delay beginning at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41). Eastbound travel is currently clear with no delays. Heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility on the bridge, so keep your low beams on and maintain a safe following distance.
- 4:47 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up for 4.5 miles starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. Additionally, heavy fog on the bridge is causing significantly reduced visibility.
- 4:33 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing significant delays beginning 5.4 miles from the bridge at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays. Due to heavy fog, visibility is reduced across the bridge; use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles.
- 4:17 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 45a (Hess Road), approximately 8.3 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, so use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 4:03 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 10-mile delay starting from the US 50/301 split. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no delays. Heavy fog on the bridge is significantly reducing visibility; ensure headlights are set to low beam.
- 3:47 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing 10-mile delays beginning at the US 50/301 split. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge, so keep your headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance.
- 3:33 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 10-mile delay starting from the US 50/301 NB split. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge, so use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.
- 3:18 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Bloomingdale Road, approximately 12.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. Drivers should expect reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog and should utilize low-beam headlights while maintaining a safe following distance.
- 3:03 PMFog advisory
As of 3:12 p.m. on Monday, May 25th, Westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Bloomingdale Road, 12.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays. Heavy fog on the bridge is causing reduced visibility; travel with caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance.
- 2:47 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at MD 404, approximately 16.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. Heavy fog on the bridge has reduced visibility, so use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
- 2:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:42 p.m. on Monday, May 25th, westbound traffic is experiencing a 16.8-mile delay starting at Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic is currently moving with no delays. Travelers should be aware of reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 2:17 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a significant 16.8-mile delay beginning at MD 404. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays. Heavy fog on the bridge is causing reduced visibility; keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 2:03 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently facing heavy delays starting at the US 50/301 split, roughly 10 miles from the bridge, and prior to MD 404 on the Eastern Shore. These delays are due to a disabled vehicle on the bridge that has closed the right lane, leaving only the two left lanes open. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported issues. Drivers should also be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the bridge and should use low beams while maintaining a safe following distance.
- 1:48 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road), roughly 6.6 miles from the bridge, with additional backups on US 50 prior to the MD-404 split. Eastbound travel is currently clear and moving at normal speeds. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge, so use caution and keep headlights on low beam.
- 1:33 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting four miles from the bridge at exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road) and further back prior to MD 404. Eastbound travel remains clear. Reduced visibility is reported on the bridge due to heavy fog; keep headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance.
- 1:18 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road) due to temporary lane closures for debris removal. Additional backups are reported further back on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no delays. Heavy fog is present across the bridge, causing significantly reduced visibility.
- 1:03 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass—about a half-mile from the bridge—with additional backups further east on US 50 before MD 404. Eastbound traffic is moving freely with no delays. Heavy fog is also present on the bridge, significantly reducing visibility for all travelers.
- 12:48 PMFog advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37) due to a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane on the bridge. Travelers should also expect heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span and additional westbound congestion on the Eastern Shore prior to MD 404. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 12:33 PMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 12:42 p.m. on Monday, May 25th. While bridge traffic is moving at normal speeds, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span. Additionally, travelers heading westbound on the Eastern Shore should expect delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 404.
- 12:18 PMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility on the bridge, so you should use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance. While the bridge itself is clear, expect delays traveling westbound on US 50 prior to MD 404.
- 12:03 PMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, heavy fog has significantly reduced visibility, requiring the use of low beam headlights and increased following distances. Travelers heading westbound on the Eastern Shore should expect delays along US 50 prior to the MD 404 intersection.
- 11:48 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span, so keep your headlights on low beam and maintain a safe following distance. While the bridge itself is clear, there are active delays for westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore along US 50 before the MD 404 intersection.
- 11:33 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups approaching or crossing the Bay Bridge in either direction. A heavy fog advisory is in effect on the bridge, resulting in significantly reduced visibility. Drivers should use low beams and maintain extra following distance. While the bridge itself is clear, westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to the Maryland 404 intersection.
- 11:18 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction. While bridge travel times are normal, there is reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog, so use low beams and maintain a safe following distance. Additionally, expect delays traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore at the US 50 and MD 404 junction.
- 11:03 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, though heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span. Motorists traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore should expect delays along US 50 near MD 404.
- 10:48 AMFog advisory
As of 10:57 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, travelers should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility on the bridge, requiring the use of low beams and increased following distances. While bridge traffic is clear, there are delays reported westbound on the Eastern Shore along US 50 at MD 404.
- 10:32 AMFog advisory
Westbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to MD 404. Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Heavy fog is present on the bridge, resulting in reduced visibility.
- 10:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction as of Monday, May 25th, at 10:27 a.m. While travel times remain normal, heavy fog on the bridge is causing reduced visibility.
- 10:02 AMFog advisory
As of 10:12 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is currently moving at normal speeds, motorists should be aware of reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
- 9:47 AMFog advisory
As of Monday morning, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. However, there is reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 9:32 AMFog advisory
As of Monday, May 25th at 9:42 a.m., there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. There is currently heavy fog on the bridge causing reduced visibility; travel with caution and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 9:17 AMFog advisory
There are no backups approaching or on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic maintaining normal travel times. Heavy fog is currently present on the bridge, resulting in reduced visibility for travelers.
- 9:02 AMFog advisory
As of 9:12 AM on Monday, May 25, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Travelers should be aware of reduced visibility due to heavy fog. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 8:47 AMFog advisory
As of 8:57 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving normally, there is reduced visibility on the span due to heavy fog. Travelers should use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance.
- 8:32 AMFog advisory
There are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Travelers should be aware of reduced visibility across the span due to heavy fog.
- 8:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no backups, though heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility. Drivers should use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while traveling across the bridge.
- 8:02 AMFog advisory
As of 8:12 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. Heavy fog is currently causing reduced visibility across the span. Travelers should use low beams and maintain a safe following distance.
- 7:47 AMFog advisory
As of 7:57 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic flow is currently normal, heavy fog is resulting in reduced visibility across the span.
- 7:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is moving normally with no backups in either direction as of 7:42 AM on Monday, May 25th. However, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the bridge. Use extra caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 7:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is flowing normally with no backups in either direction as of 7:27 a.m. on Monday, May 25th. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 7:02 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. However, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span.
- 6:47 AMFog advisory
As of 6:57 AM on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span. Drivers should exercise caution by using low-beam headlights and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 6:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching or on the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, please be aware that heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility across the span.
- 6:17 AMFog advisory
As of Monday, May 25th at 6:27 a.m., there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Heavy fog is present across the span, resulting in reduced visibility for travelers.
- 6:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, heavy fog is significantly reducing visibility on the bridge.
- 5:47 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal travel times. Motorists should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility on the bridge.
- 5:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no backups or delays approaching the span. While travel times remain normal, heavy fog has significantly reduced visibility across the bridge, requiring the use of low beams and increased following distances.
- 5:17 AMFog advisory
As of 5:27 a.m. on Monday, May 25, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. Travelers should be aware of reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 5:02 AMFog advisory
As of 5:12 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, traffic is moving normally with no backups in either direction. There is currently reduced visibility on the bridge due to heavy fog.
- 4:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Travel times are holding at normal durations, though heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 4:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Monday, May 25th, at 4:40 AM. While travel times are normal, motorists should exercise caution due to heavy fog causing reduced visibility. Maintain a safe following distance and keep headlights on low beam while traveling across the bridge.
- 4:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge.
- 4:02 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. However, visibility is significantly reduced across the span due to heavy fog.
- 3:47 AMFog advisory
As of Monday, May 25th, at 3:57 a.m., traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. While travel times remain normal, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the bridge.
- 3:32 AMFog advisory
As of 3:42 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, there is currently heavy fog on the bridge causing reduced visibility.
- 3:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with no backups. However, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge. Drivers should use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance.
- 3:02 AMFog advisory
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving at normal speeds, heavy fog is causing reduced visibility. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 2:47 AMFog advisory
As of 2:57 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction. However, travelers should be aware of heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the bridge, which requires extra caution.
- 2:32 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While travel times are normal, heavy fog has significantly reduced visibility across the span. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance and keep headlights on low beam while crossing the bridge.
- 2:17 AMFog advisory
As of 2:20 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, traffic is moving normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility on the bridge. Use caution while traveling by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 2:02 AMFog advisory
As of 2:12 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. Be advised that there is currently heavy fog causing reduced visibility across the span.
- 1:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. Heavy fog is causing reduced visibility on the bridge, though travel times remain normal.
- 1:32 AMFog advisory
As of 1:40 AM on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. Drivers should be aware of reduced visibility across the bridge due to heavy fog. Use low beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance between vehicles while traveling.
- 1:17 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction as of 1:20 a.m. on Monday, May 25th. While travel times are normal, there is heavy fog on the bridge significantly reducing visibility. Use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.
- 1:02 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. While travel times are normal, heavy fog is present on the span, resulting in reduced visibility.
- 12:47 AMFog advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction, though heavy fog is causing reduced visibility across the bridge.
- 12:32 AMFog advisory
As of 12:42 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, traffic is moving normally with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. However, there is heavy fog causing reduced visibility, so use low-beam headlights and maintain a safe following distance while crossing.
- 12:17 AMFog advisory
As of 12:27 a.m. on Monday, May 25th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While travel times are currently normal, motorists should be aware of heavy fog and reduced visibility across the span.