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Nine-mile eastbound backups and morning crash impact Friday travel
Morning travel was disrupted at 8:37 a.m. by a crash at Exit 32 that closed the eastbound left lane, creating a 3-mile backup to Cape St. Claire. Afternoon congestion intensified rapidly, resulting in a nine-mile eastbound backup starting at Exit 23 (MD 450) in Parole by 2:02 p.m. while westbound motorists faced 1.8-mile delays. Conditions cleared by 6:41 p.m. with the bridge operating in a standard three-lane eastbound and two-lane westbound configuration.
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- 11:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no backups in either direction.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 10:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling over the remainder of the weekend, the best times to avoid delays are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 9:32 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to cross are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For Saturday travel, the best times are before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 8:32 PMAll clear
As of 8:41 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, there are no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds with no reported delays. While the left lane is currently closed to discontinue two-way traffic, flow remains steady.
- 7:32 PMAll clear
As of Friday, June 5th at 7:41 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds with three lanes operating eastbound and two lanes operating westbound.
- 6:32 PMAll clear
As of Friday, June 5th at 6:41 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 6:26 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel. Westbound traffic is moving normally with two lanes open and no reported delays.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for approximately one mile, starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point. Westbound travel remains clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up starting at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge and again at Exit 32 approaching the Bay Bridge. Travelers on the Eastern Shore are also hitting delays on US 50 eastbound before MD 213. Westbound traffic is currently clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 5:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing heavy delays starting at Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge and again at Exit 32 at Sandy Point. Motorists traveling eastbound on the Eastern Shore are also seeing backups on US 50 prior to MD 213. Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:26 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, heavy delays are impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point) and Exit 27 (Severn River Bridge), with additional congestion on the Eastern Shore prior to MD 213. Westbound traffic is experiencing backups starting at the Route 8 overpass at Exit 37. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:03 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are currently affecting the Bay Bridge in both directions. As of 5:11 p.m. Friday, eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), while westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound. Additionally, eastbound travelers face a 1.9-mile delay at the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) and further congestion on US 50 prior to MD 213 on the Eastern Shore.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Significant traffic backups are currently affecting both directions of the Bay Bridge. As of late Friday afternoon, eastbound travelers are facing a 3.5-mile delay starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles beginning at Exit 38a (Duke Street), with two lanes in operation. Additionally, eastbound traffic approaching the Severn River Bridge is experiencing a 1.9-mile delay starting at Exit 24 (Ralph Boulevard).
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is heavily delayed in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Additional eastbound delays are reported at the Severn River Bridge, beginning 4.2 miles out at Exit 22 (MD 665), as well as on the Eastern Shore prior to the US 50/301 split. Westbound motorists are facing a 1.8-mile backup starting at Shopping Center Road. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:18 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently backed up in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound delays begin 3.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), while westbound traffic is delayed for 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road. Additionally, eastbound travelers approaching the Severn River Bridge are facing a 4.2-mile backup beginning at Exit 22 (MD 665). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are currently experiencing backups. Eastbound traffic is delayed 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), while westbound delays begin at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Additionally, eastbound travelers approaching the Severn River Bridge face delays starting at Exit 22 (MD 665), approximately 4.2 miles out. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing significant delays as of 3:56 PM on Friday, June 5th. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29A (Bush Frontage Road), while westbound delays begin 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Additionally, eastbound travelers approaching the Severn River Bridge are seeing delays starting 4.2 miles back at Exit 22 (MD 665). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday at 3:41 p.m., both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing significant delays. Eastbound traffic is backed up 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Ritchie Highway), while westbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles starting at Exit 38a (Duke Street). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway), while westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.5-mile backup beginning at Exit 38a (Duke Street). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:11 pm on Friday, June 5th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 5.5-mile backup starting at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway), while westbound traffic has a 1.5-mile delay starting at Exit 38a (Duke Street). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are currently experiencing significant backups. Eastbound traffic is delayed for 9 miles, beginning at Exit 23 (Maryland 450/Parole). Westbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles, starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a nine-mile backup starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450), while westbound traffic is delayed 1.5 miles beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street). As of 2:41 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, the bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Significant backups are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is delayed nine miles starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450), while westbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a 9-mile delay starting at Exit 23 (MD 450) in Parole. There are currently no delays reported for westbound travel. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:52 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Additional congestion is reported approaching the Severn River Bridge, with delays beginning at Exit 23 (Maryland 450). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:52 PMAll clear
As of 1:01 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from 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.
- 11:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. As of 12:01 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Friday at 11:01 a.m., the bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound, and travel times remain at normal levels.
- 9:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of 10:01 am on Friday, June 5th. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 9:37 AMTraffic advisory
As of 9:46 a.m. Friday, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile backup beginning at Exit 29 (Cape St. Claire Road), resulting in travel times significantly higher than usual. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 9:22 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound traffic remains clear and is moving at normal speeds, though the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 9:07 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road) due to a crash that has the left lane closed. Only the right lane is currently open for eastbound travelers. Westbound traffic remains normal with no delays, though the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 8:52 AMTraffic advisory
As of 9:01 a.m. on Friday, June 5th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), extending approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 8:37 AMIssue reported
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point) due to a crash that has the left lane closed. Only the right lane is currently open for eastbound travel. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 7:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and vehicles are moving at normal travel speeds.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead to prevent rear-end collisions.
- 6:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. For those traveling this weekend, the best times to head out 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.
- 5:37 AMAll clear
As of 5:46 a.m. on Friday, June 5th, traffic is clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 4:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction with travel times remaining normal. For those traveling throughout the weekend, the best times to avoid congestion 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.
- 3:37 AMAll clear
As of 3:46 a.m. on Friday, June 5th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and travel times are normal. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is currently limited to one lane in each direction using the westbound bridge, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 2:37 AMAll clear
As of 2:46 a.m. on Friday, June 5th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow remains normal, but the eastbound bridge is closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is currently operating with one lane in each direction. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 1:37 AMAll clear
No backups or delays are currently reported at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal durations in both directions. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed. Traffic is operating in a two-way configuration on the westbound bridge, with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel. The center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 12:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and travel times are normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, so traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span. Additionally, the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.