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Westbound traffic hit by 10-mile backup following afternoon span delays
Sunday travel was defined by significant congestion, peaking late afternoon when westbound delays reached 10 miles from the bridge to the US 50/301 split with travel times of 22 minutes. Earlier, a disabled vehicle at 12:56 p.m. closed the eastbound left lane, triggering a 3.5-mile backup that began at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). By 11:56 p.m., the westbound bridge was closed for roadwork, shifting all traffic into a two-way configuration with one lane open in each direction on the eastbound span.
46 updates logged
- 11:47 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, June 7th at 11:56 p.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The westbound bridge is currently closed for road work, resulting in a traffic configuration of one lane open in each direction.
- 10:47 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
For the remainder of 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.
- 9:47 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is 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, June 7th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. 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.
- 7:47 PMAll clear
As of Sunday evening, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning travel, the best times to cross 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.
- 7:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 7th, at 7:41 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.5-mile delay starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Eastbound travel remains clear with normal traffic conditions.
- 7:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 39a Castle Marina Road, resulting in a 2.5-mile backup approaching the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with normal travel times.
- 7:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 7th at 7:11 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile delay starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41). Eastbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
- 6:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 5.4-mile delay beginning at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. As of 6:56 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 6:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 7.6-mile delay starting at Exit 44 (VFW Avenue). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 44A (VFW Avenue), resulting in a 7.6-mile backup approaching the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for approximately 8.3 miles, with congestion beginning at Exit 45a (Hess Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:56 PM on Sunday, June 7th, westbound traffic is experiencing a 10-mile delay starting at the US 50/301 split. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 10-mile delay starting at the US 50/301 split and building from the Eastern Shore. Westbound motorists should also expect congestion approaching the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 27. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently facing a 10-mile backup starting at the US 50/301 split and extending through the Eastern Shore to Outlet Center Drive. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing delays beginning at the US 50/301 split, approximately 10 miles from the bridge, as well as backups on the Eastern Shore prior to Outlet Center Drive. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing significant delays beginning at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road), 8.7 miles from the bridge, and extending past Outlet Center Drive. Eastbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently facing a 7.9-mile delay starting at Exit 44b (Evans Avenue) with additional backups on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 213. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
- 4:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road), extending roughly 6.6 miles from the bridge. Additional congestion is reported on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 213. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for 5.4 miles, with the backup beginning at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:56 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th, both directions are experiencing significant delays due to a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane on the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently backed up 2.5 miles starting at Castle Marina Road (Exit 39A), while eastbound delays begin 1.5 miles from the bridge at Whitehall Road (Exit 31). Only the two left lanes are currently open to traffic.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound travelers are facing a 1.8-mile backup beginning at Shopping Center Road. Additionally, westbound traffic toward the Severn River Bridge is backed up for approximately 2.5 miles starting at Exit 29 (Cape St. Claire Road).
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently backed up in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound delays begin 2.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound congestion starts 1.5 miles out at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Additionally, those traveling westbound toward the Severn River Bridge are facing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 29 (Cape St. Claire Road).
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three-mile backup starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound travelers should also expect delays beginning at Exit 27, approximately a half-mile from the Severn River Bridge. Traffic remains clear for those traveling westbound across the Bay Bridge.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic on the bridge is clear, though there is a delay starting at Exit 27 for those traveling toward the Severn River Bridge.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:41 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road). While westbound traffic moving across the Bay Bridge is currently clear, travelers heading further west toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 27.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three-mile delay starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). While westbound traffic on the bridge is currently clear, those traveling further west toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter backups beginning at Exit 27.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:11 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a 3.5-mile delay starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
- 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 3.5 miles, with the backup beginning at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5-mile backup starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road) as of 1:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31) because the left lane is closed for a disabled vehicle. Only the right lane is currently open on the eastbound bridge, resulting in a 1.5-mile backup and a travel time of approximately 25 minutes. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
- 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 7th, at 12:56 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road) due to a disabled vehicle closing the left lane. Only the right lane is currently open on the eastbound bridge. Westbound traffic is flowing normally with no reported delays.
- 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:41 p.m. on Sunday, June 7th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 11:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning travel throughout the weekend, the best times to cross 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.
- 10:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds as of Sunday, June 7th, at 10:41 a.m.
To avoid congestion for the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. For future weekend trips, optimal travel windows include Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 9:32 AMAll clear
As of 9:41 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the best experience traveling today, plan to cross the bridge before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:32 AMAll clear
As of Sunday at 8:41 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal durations. For those traveling today, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. General weekend travel windows include Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 7:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds as of Sunday morning. To avoid potential congestion for the remainder of the day, the best time to travel is before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. For general weekend planning, travel is typically lightest on Fridays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., and on Saturdays before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 6:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing 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.
- 5:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling during the 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.
- 4:32 AMAll clear
As of 4:41 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th, there are no backups on the approaches to the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal durations. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 3:32 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For those traveling this Sunday, the best times to cross the bridge are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. For general weekend planning, Friday travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., while Saturday is best before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 2:32 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. To avoid congestion for the remainder of 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.
- 1:32 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For the remainder of 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., and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 12:32 AMAll clear
As of 12:41 a.m. on Sunday, June 7th, there are no backups currently approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal.
For those planning travel 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.