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Disabled vehicles and peak congestion cause heavy mid-afternoon delays
Heavy delays impacted both directions mid-afternoon, peaking at 4:05 p.m. with a 3-mile eastbound backup starting at Exit 29B and a 1.8-mile westbound backup from Shopping Center Road. Disabled vehicles on both the westbound and eastbound spans significantly constrained capacity during the evening rush, including a lane closure on the eastbound bridge at 4:05 p.m. that left only one lane open. Travel times reached 31 minutes eastbound and 20 minutes westbound before clearing by 7:05 p.m.
33 updates logged
- 11:56 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Travel times remain normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Currently, traffic is moving through one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound span.
- 10:57 PMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge as of 11:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, which means traffic is currently being shifted to the westbound bridge. Travel is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound, while the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 9:57 PMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. Traffic is currently normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, which requires all motorists to share the westbound bridge. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are reduced to a single lane, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for use as a buffer.
- 8:57 PMAll clear
As of 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are standard. Although the two left lanes are closed for road work on the westbound side, the closure is not currently causing any backups.
- 7:57 PMAll clear
As of 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, there are currently no traffic backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Both eastbound and westbound travel times are normal. Motorists should be aware that the left lane on the bridge is closed to facilitate the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 6:56 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Wednesday, June 17th at 7:05 p.m. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:57 PMAll clear
As of 6:05 PM on Wednesday, June 17, travelers will encounter eastbound delays starting at Exit 27 (approximately 1/2 mile from the Severn River Bridge). Traffic on the Bay Bridge remains normal in both directions, with three lanes currently open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), located 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Further eastbound delays are present toward the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 27, which is about half a mile from the bridge. Westbound travel is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:35 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), approximately three miles from the bridge. Additional eastbound delays begin at Exit 27, about half a mile from the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently facing delays starting three miles from the bridge at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road) and stretching back to Exit 27 near the Severn River Bridge. In contrast, westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 4:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday at 5:05 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays beginning at Exit 29B (Kate Saint Clair Road), which is three miles from the bridge. Travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge are also seeing backups starting at Exit 27. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, June 17th at 4:50 p.m., both eastbound and westbound traffic are experiencing delays at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound congestion begins at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), creating a three mile backup. Westbound traffic is delayed for 1.5 miles starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street). There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound. Travelers heading westbound toward the Severn River Bridge are also seeing delays starting at Exit 27, which is roughly a half mile from the bridge.
- 4:27 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Wednesday at 4:35 PM. Eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29 B (Cape Saint Claire Road), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting 1.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 38 A (Duke Street), where two lanes are in operation. Additionally, those traveling westbound toward the Severn River Bridge will encounter delays beginning at Exit 27, which is approximately half a mile from the bridge.
- 4:12 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are impacting both directions of travel as of Wednesday at 4:20 p.m. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3 miles starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge, where two lanes are in operation. Additionally, travelers should expect half-mile delays in both directions at the Severn River Bridge near Exit 27.
- 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17th, both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing significant traffic backups. Eastbound delays begin at Whitehall Road (Exit 31), which is about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Only the left lane is currently open on the eastbound span, as the right lane is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Westbound traffic is also delayed for approximately 1.8 miles, with the backup starting at Shopping Center Road.
- 3:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge, making the trip significantly longer than usual. Eastbound traffic is currently moving normally. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 3:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street) due to a disabled vehicle on the bridge. This incident has resulted in the closure of the right lane, while the two left lanes remain open for travel. Eastbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
- 3:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Wednesday, June 17th at 3:20 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), which is one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:15 PMAll clear
Eastbound traffic is currently seeing minor delays as travel times are slightly higher than typical averages. Westbound traffic remains clear and is moving at normal speeds.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays, even though the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 1:52 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is backed up for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travel is currently moving at normal speeds, even though the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork.
- 11:52 AMAll clear
There are no backups currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17th, traffic is flowing normally for both eastbound and westbound motorists. While the left lane on the bridge is closed for roadwork, it is not currently causing delays.
- 10:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers. Although the left lane is closed for roadwork on the westbound bridge, it is not currently impacting travel times.
- 9:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. If you are traveling this weekend, the best times to head out on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, traffic is lightest before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Sunday travelers should aim to be on the road before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds for Wednesday morning. If you are planning a trip 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.
- 7:52 AMAll clear
As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those planning to travel over the upcoming 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.
- 6:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17th. For those planning trips during 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.
- 5:52 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17. For those planning to travel this upcoming 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.
- 4:52 AMAll clear
As of Wednesday, June 17 at 5 a.m., there are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. The left lane on the bridge is currently closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
- 3:52 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving normally with one lane open eastbound and one lane open westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer lane.
- 2:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge for Wednesday, June 17th at 3 a.m. Traffic flow is normal in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadworks, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 1:52 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is normal for Wednesday, June 17, at 2 a.m. Current operations are limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer.
- 12:52 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer. Consequently, traffic is limited to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.