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Significant Saturday backups peak with 6.6-mile westbound delays
Saturday travel saw heavy congestion in both directions, peaking between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM with 6.6-mile westbound backups starting at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road) and 5.5-mile eastbound delays reaching Exit 27 (Ritchie Highway). Earlier, westbound traffic faced a 4-mile queue at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road) due to bridge lane closures, while eastbound delays began at 10:00 AM near Exit 32. All lanes were cleared and traffic returned to normal speeds by 5:52 PM.
46 updates logged
- 11:43 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of Saturday, June 13th, at 11:50 PM. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. While the two left lanes on the bridge are closed to prepare for two-way traffic, westbound travel remains clear.
- 10:43 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported in either direction. While the two left lanes are closed on the westbound bridge to prepare for two-way traffic, flow remains normal.
- 9:43 PMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds as of Saturday, June 13, at 9:50 PM. For those traveling through the remainder of the weekend, the recommended times to cross on Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 8:43 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 6:43 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 Saturday after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 5:43 PMAll clear
As of Saturday, June 13th at 5:52 PM, there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are holding at normal durations. For those planning trips throughout the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday after 5:00 p.m., or Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.
- 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37), approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound lanes remain clear with no reported delays.
- 5:13 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:22 PM on Saturday, June 13th, westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, roughly a half-mile from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported issues.
- 4:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 4:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:52 PM on Saturday, June 13th, westbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5-mile delay starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road) because the left lane is closed. Only the two right lanes are currently open westbound. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays.
- 4:13 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.2-mile backup starting at Exit 39B (Dominion Road). Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday afternoon, June 13th, westbound traffic is backed up for 2.5 miles starting at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:28 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, June 13th at 3:37 p.m., both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing delays. Eastbound traffic is backed up for one mile, beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point). Westbound traffic is backed up for 2.5 miles, starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 3:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, June 13th, at 3:27 p.m., both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing significant delays. Eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles, starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is delayed for 2.5 miles, beginning at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), with two lanes in operation.
- 3:03 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:12 PM on Saturday, June 13th, heavy delays are affecting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 4.5 miles starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). 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 open westbound.
- 2:48 PMTraffic advisory
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are currently experiencing significant delays. As of 2:57 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th, eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 4.5 miles, beginning at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). 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.
- 2:33 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 5.5-mile backup beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 2:23 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. As of Saturday at 2:32 PM, eastbound traffic is backed up 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Ritchie Highway). Westbound travelers are facing a 6.6-mile delay beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road).
- 2:08 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:17 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th, there are heavy delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 5.5 miles, with congestion starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 6.6-mile delay beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road).
- 1:53 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th, the Bay Bridge is experiencing heavy delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is facing a more significant delay of 6.6 miles, with the backup beginning at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road).
- 1:38 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, June 13th at 1:47 p.m., the Bay Bridge is experiencing traffic delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is seeing a larger delay beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road), approximately 6.6 miles from the bridge.
- 1:23 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehead Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a longer delay of 6.6 miles beginning at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road).
- 1:08 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, June 13th, at 1:17 p.m., there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a heavier backup of 6.6 miles beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road).
- 12:53 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:02 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th, there are significant delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 6.6-mile delay beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road), with additional congestion on US 50 prior to MD 404.
- 12:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday at 12:52 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing a four-mile delay starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). Eastbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
- 12:28 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing a four-mile delay starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road) due to the left lane on the bridge being closed. Eastbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 12:13 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up for four miles starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:58 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39b (MD 552/Dominion Road), creating a 3.2-mile backup as of 12:07 PM on Saturday, June 13th. Eastbound travel is currently clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:43 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:28 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:37 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37), approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:13 AMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, June 13th at 11:20 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:03 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:12 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Drivers should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them to avoid rear-end collisions.
- 10:48 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 Sandy Point, about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:32 AMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday, June 13th at 10:42 a.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound travel is currently moving normally with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:18 AMTraffic advisory
As of Saturday at 10:27 a.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 Sandy Point, approximately one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:02 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Travel times in this direction are slightly higher than usual. Westbound traffic remains clear with normal travel times. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 9:07 AMAll clear
As of 9:17 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th, traffic is moving normally with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 8:08 AMAll clear
As of 8:17 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to move through the area on Saturday are after 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
- 7:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are after 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, plan to cross before 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
- 6:12 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those traveling later this weekend, the best times to cross on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the lightest traffic is expected before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 5:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the rest of the weekend, the best times to head out are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 4:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel on Saturday are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, travel is best before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 3:12 AMAll clear
As of 3:21 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling later this 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.
- 2:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 1:12 AMAll clear
As of 1:21 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th, there are no backups currently approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds. For those traveling through the remainder of the weekend, the best times to move are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., or Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 12:17 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to cross on Saturday are before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. On Sunday, optimal travel times are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.