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Eastbound Congestion Peaks with 2.5-Mile Backup at Whitehall Road
Afternoon travel was marked by eastbound congestion that peaked at 3:00 p.m. with a 2.5-mile backup stretching to Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), resulting in travel times of 18 minutes. Earlier at 1:48 p.m., delays extended back to Exit 24 near the Severn River Bridge as volume increased before clearing by 5:47 p.m. Overnight maintenance necessitated two-way traffic configurations on the westbound span from midnight until 5:00 a.m. and again after 11:00 p.m., restricting flow to one lane in each direction.
36 updates logged
- 11:47 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain normal. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is being shifted to a two-way configuration with one lane open in each direction.
- 10:48 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 10:56 PM on Sunday, May 31st, traffic is flowing normally. Eastbound traffic is moving without delays despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Westbound traffic is also clear, though the two right lanes are closed for roadwork.
- 9:47 PMAll clear
As of 9:56 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those planning trips throughout 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.
- 8:47 PMAll clear
As of 8:56 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those planning trips over the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Fridays: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturdays: Before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sundays: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:48 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing normally with no backups in either direction. Travel times are currently meeting typical durations for this time of day. For those planning trips throughout the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
- 6:47 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or 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 before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. On Saturdays, the lightened traffic windows are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 5:47 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sundays. General weekend recommendations include traveling before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 31st at 5:41 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:11 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Whitehall Road (Exit 31), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays.
- 4:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 4:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:26 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, May 31st at 4:11 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving freely with no delays.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:56 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, travelers are facing eastbound delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear and is moving at normal speeds.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers are currently facing a 2.5-mile backup starting at Exit 30 (Bayhead Road). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:56 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), roughly 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound lanes remain clear with no reported issues.
- 1:48 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) near the Severn River Bridge and continuing from Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:33 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, eastbound traffic is delayed beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge will also encounter delays starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), about 1.9 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no delays.
- 12:33 PMAll clear
As of 12:41 p.m. on Sunday, May 31st, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain at normal levels.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best time to travel on Sunday is before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Future travelers should aim for Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid congestion.
- 11:33 AMAll clear
No backups are currently reported in either direction as of 11:41 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, with travel times remaining near typical durations. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sundays. If traveling on future weekends, optimal times include Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 10:38 AMAll clear
As of 10:46 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, there are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. To avoid future delays throughout the weekend, the best times to travel 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.
- 9:37 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those planning trips for the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Recommended travel windows for Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., while Saturday travel is best before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 8:38 AMAll clear
As of 8:46 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For the remainder of the day, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:42 AMAll clear
As of 7:51 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, traffic is clear with no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, though the westbound left lane is currently closed for maintenance.
- 6:47 AMAll clear
As of 6:56 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. If you are planning to travel later today, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 5:47 AMAll clear
As of Sunday, May 31st at 5:56 a.m., there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing normally, although the westbound left lane is closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 4:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds with no reported delays. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open in each direction. The center lane of the westbound span is currently closed as a buffer.
- 3:47 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is currently restricted to one lane in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 2:47 AMAll clear
As of 2:57 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, there are no backups or delays, and travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, shifting all traffic to the westbound bridge. Current operations are limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane on the westbound bridge closed as a buffer.
- 2:44 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 1:57 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, travel times are normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction on the westbound bridge with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 12:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge. As of 12:57 a.m. on Sunday, May 31st, traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. This leaves one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel.