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Look up any past day on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge — closures, advisories, and BaySpan recordings.
Commuters faced peak 23-minute delays during morning and evening rush hours.
The day began with the eastbound bridge closed for roadwork, forcing two-way traffic on the westbound span until 4:46 a.m. Westbound travel peaked at 23 minutes around 7:00 a.m. with a 1.5-mile backup stretching to Exit 38A (Duke Street). Evening delays saw eastbound travel times reach 21 minutes at 6:00 p.m., even as the bridge maintained a three-lane eastbound and two-lane westbound configuration.
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- 11:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 11:41 p.m. Wednesday. For those planning trips this 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.
- 10:32 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For weekend travel, the best times to cross 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.
- 9:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction. For 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.
- 8:33 PMAll clear
Traffic is moving normally with no backups currently reported in either direction at the Bay Bridge. For the upcoming 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.
- 7:32 PMAll clear
As of 7:41 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. While the westbound left lane is closed to discontinue two-way traffic, it is not impacting travel times.
- 5:32 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday at 5:42 p.m., travelers are facing delays westbound starting at Exit 27, approximately 1.5 miles from the Severn River Bridge, and eastbound delays on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to the US 50/301 split. Despite these nearby backups, there are currently no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge itself. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers on the Eastern Shore are currently facing delays along US 50 approaching the US 50/301 split. On the bridge itself, traffic is moving normally in both directions. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up for 1.5 miles starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). While travel across the bridge is clear eastbound, motorists will encounter delays further onto the Eastern Shore before the US 50/301 split. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 1.5-mile delay starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:32 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, June 10 at 3:42 p.m., traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. As of Wednesday, June 10th at 2:42 p.m., there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:32 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, June 10th at 1:40 PM, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 12:32 PMAll clear
As of Wednesday, June 10th at 12:42 p.m., there are no delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is flowing normally with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:32 AMAll clear
As of 11:42 AM on Wednesday, June 10th, there are no backups or delays in either direction on the bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds both eastbound and westbound. Note that the left lane on the westbound bridge is currently closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 11:17 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays.
- 11:02 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travel is currently delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. As of 11:12 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
- 10:47 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. As of Wednesday, June 10th at 10:57 a.m., westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 9:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel speeds. If you are planning to travel this weekend, the best times to be on the road 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.
- 8:52 AMAll clear
As of 9:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. If you are traveling westbound toward the Severn River Bridge, expect delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly five miles from the bridge.
For those planning trips this 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.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:52 AMAll clear
Westbound travelers are currently facing delays starting at Exit 27, roughly half a mile from the Severn River Bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no backups. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to hit the road 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.
- 7:37 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing delays beginning at exit 38A (Duke Street), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear and is moving at normal speeds.
- 6:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction as of 6:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th.
For those traveling this upcoming 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.
- 5:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal with no backups reported in either direction. For upcoming weekend travel, 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.
- 4:37 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction as of 4:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to transition away from two-way traffic.
- 3:37 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, June 10th at 3:46 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and travel times remain normal. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer. Traffic is limited to one lane in each direction, with both eastbound and westbound motorists sharing the westbound span.
- 2:37 AMAll clear
As of 2:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and all traffic is shifted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane in each direction and a closed center buffer lane.
- 1:37 AMAll clear
As of 1:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, there are no backups or delays, and traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is currently closed for road work. All traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge, which is operating with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane open for westbound travel, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
- 12:42 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays. As of 12:51 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, the bridge is operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for use as a buffer lane.