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Bay Bridge Midday Congestion Hits 3 Miles; Nightly EB Closures Continue
Midday travel times peaked at 11:00 AM with eastbound durations reaching 21 minutes. Traffic backed up three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road) at 12:07 PM, though conditions on the bridge itself cleared by early afternoon. Commuters later faced 3.1-mile delays at Exit 23 (MD 450) approaching the Severn River Bridge, and the day concluded with a full eastbound span closure at 10:37 PM to facilitate nightly roadwork and two-way traffic on the westbound bridge.
27 updates logged
- 11:37 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of late Thursday night, traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, shifting all travel to the westbound bridge. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, with the center lane closed to serve as a buffer.
- 10:37 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported. The bridge is operating with only one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is entirely closed, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to create a buffer zone.
- 9:37 PMAll clear
As of 9:46 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally. Westbound traffic is also clear, despite a left lane closure on the bridge to phase out two-way traffic operations.
- 8:37 PMAll clear
As of 8:46 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th, there are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. While traffic is moving normally, the left lane is currently closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 7:37 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Thursday evening, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound, with travel times reflecting normal conditions.
- 6:37 PMAll clear
As of 6:46 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th, traffic is flowing normally with no delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. For those traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the bridge.
- 5:37 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is delayed for approximately 3.1 miles starting at Exit 23 (MD 450) toward the Severn River Bridge. Traffic 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.
- 4:37 PMAll clear
Eastbound travel toward the Severn River Bridge is currently delayed starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles out. The Bay Bridge itself is clear with no delays in either direction, operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:22 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 3:22 PMAll clear
As of 3:31 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th, there are no delays in either direction on the bridge, with three lanes open eastbound and two open westbound. However, if you are traveling eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at Exit 27.
- 2:22 PMAll clear
Eastbound delays start at Exit 27, roughly a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. The Bay Bridge remains clear with three eastbound and two westbound lanes open and traffic moving at normal speeds.
- 1:22 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently flowing smoothly with no delays in either direction as of 1:31 PM on Thursday, June 4th. There are two lanes open for westbound travel, and traffic conditions remain normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists.
- 1:07 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. As of Thursday, June 4th at 1:16 PM, there are no delays reported for westbound travel. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:37 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 near Sandy Point, roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:23 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road), approximately three miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains clear with normal trip times. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:07 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29b (Kate St. Clair Road). Westbound travel is moving normally with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:08 AMAll clear
As of 11:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, there are no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving normally eastbound and westbound, despite a right lane closure on the bridge for road work.
- 9:07 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 9:16 a.m. Thursday, traffic is moving at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. Drivers should note that the right lane on the westbound bridge is closed for roadwork.
- 8:08 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal travel speeds for Thursday morning.
For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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.
- 7:07 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those 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.
- 6:08 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal. For those planning trips this weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, aim to be on the road before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 5:08 AMAll clear
As of 5:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 4th, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. 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.
- 4:07 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Travel times are normal in both directions. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and one lane open westbound, as the westbound center lane is closed for a buffer.
- 3:07 AMAll clear
As of Thursday afternoon, there are currently no backups or delays approaching or on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally despite construction-related lane closures. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer. As a result, the bridge is operating with one lane of travel open in each direction.
- 2:08 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with one lane open in each direction. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 1:08 AMAll clear
As of 1:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 4th, there are no backups or delays at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, with traffic diverted to the westbound bridge. Currently, the westbound bridge is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel, while the center lane remains closed as a buffer.
- 12:07 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of 12:16 PM on Thursday, June 4th, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, requiring a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound bridge. Currently, there is one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.