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Significant Sunday delays peaked with a 10 mile westbound backup in the evening.
Heavy congestion began midday with eastbound traffic backing up 7.5 miles to Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) by 1:17 p.m., resulting in 35 minute travel times. Conditions shifted in the afternoon as westbound delays reached 8.7 miles at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road) before hitting a peak 10 mile backup from the US 50 and 301 split at 7:17 p.m. earlier in the day, the eastbound span was closed until 6:00 a.m. for maintenance, forcing two-way traffic onto the westbound span.
55 updates logged
- 11:17 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, June 21st at 11:26 PM, there are no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is moving normally despite the left lane being closed for two-way traffic preparation. Westbound traffic is also moving without delays, even though the two right lanes are closed for road work.
- 10:17 PMAll clear
As of 10:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to move through the area are Fridays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., Saturdays before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sundays before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 10:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently seeing a backup starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 9:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 9:56 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a four mile delay starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). This backup has roughly doubled the typical travel time for the westbound crossing. Eastbound lanes remain clear with normal traffic conditions.
- 9:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 9:41 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st, westbound travelers are experiencing a four mile delay starting at exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 9:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday at 9:26 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing a four mile delay starting at exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). There are currently no delays for those traveling eastbound.
- 9:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for 5.4 miles starting at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. There are no delays reported for eastbound travel at this time.
- 8:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are currently facing delays beginning at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge, extending approximately 5.4 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays reported.
- 8:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road), which is 6.6 miles from the bridge. As of 8:41 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st, there are no delays reported for eastbound travel.
- 8:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday night, westbound travelers are facing a seven mile delay starting at Exit 43b (Chester River Beach Road). This backup has increased travel time to approximately 19 minutes, which is significantly higher than the usual 7 minute duration. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 8:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing a 10 mile backup starting at the US 50/301 split, which is resulting in travel times significantly higher than the typical seven minute average. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays and normal transit times.
- 7:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 7:56 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a 10 mile delay starting at the U.S. 50/301 split. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 7:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 10 mile delay starting at the US 50/301 split. There are no reported delays for eastbound travel, which remains clear.
- 7:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are facing a 10 mile backup beginning at the US 50 and 301 northbound split. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 7:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing an 8.3 mile delay starting at Exit 45a (Hess Road). There are no delays for motorists traveling eastbound.
- 6:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road), which is 6.6 miles from the bridge. There are no delays reported for those heading eastbound.
- 6:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road), approximately 6.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving without any delays.
- 6:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for 6.6 miles starting at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Sunday, June 21st, at 6:11 pm. Eastbound traffic is experiencing backups starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently facing delays beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road), approximately 6.6 miles from the bridge.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:56 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st, there are significant delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound travelers are facing a heavier delay of 8.7 miles, beginning at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road).
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are impacting both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing an 8.7 mile delay beginning at Exit 45 (Nesbit Road).
- 5:17 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travelers face a heavier delay of 8.7 miles beginning at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road).
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 5:11 p.m., there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a longer delay of 8.7 miles beginning at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road).
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 4:56 p.m., there are heavy delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 4.5 miles starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound traffic is experiencing an 8.7 mile backup starting at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road).
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
The Bay Bridge is currently experiencing significant delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up 4.5 miles starting at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive). Westbound travelers are facing a heavier delay of 8.7 miles beginning at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road).
- 4:17 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently affecting both directions at the Bay Bridge. As of Sunday afternoon, eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 5.5 miles, with congestion starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound travelers are facing even longer delays beginning 8.7 miles from the bridge at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road). Travel times are considerably higher than typical durations for both directions.
- 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently affecting traffic in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 5.5 miles, starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound travelers are experiencing an 8.3 mile delay beginning at Exit 45a (Hess Road).
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently impacting travel in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound motorists are facing a 6.6 mile backup beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road).
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are impacting travel in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up for six miles starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 6.6 mile delay beginning at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road).
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently affecting the Bay Bridge in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 6 miles, with the delay starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound travelers are experiencing a 6.6 mile backup beginning at Exit 43a (Jackson Creek Road).
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently affecting both directions at the Bay Bridge. As of Sunday, June 21st at 3:11 PM, eastbound traffic is backed up for six miles starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing a backup starting at Shopping Center Road, located 1.8 miles from the bridge.
- 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday afternoon, the Bay Bridge is experiencing delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately six miles, starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently backed up for nearly two miles, with the delay beginning at Shopping Center Road.
- 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a six mile delay starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound travel is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Severn River Bridge, located six miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no delays reported.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 2:11 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a six mile delay beginning at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 7.5 miles starting at Exit 24, Maryland 70 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 1:41 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a 7.5 mile delay starting at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard). Westbound traffic is currently moving without any reported delays.
- 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 1:26 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 24 (MD 70/Rowe Boulevard), which is 7.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday at 1:11 p.m., eastbound motorists are experiencing a six mile delay starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21st at 12:56 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a six mile delay starting at the Severn River Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
- 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:41 p.m. on Sunday, June 21st, eastbound travelers are experiencing a 5.5 mile delay starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is currently moving smoothly with no reported delays.
- 12:17 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:26 PM on Sunday, June 21st, eastbound motorists are facing significant delays starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway), located 5.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 12:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday at 12:11 pm, eastbound traffic is backed up for 5.5 miles starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway). Westbound travel is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 11:37 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing significant delays stretching 5.5 miles back to Exit 27 (Ritchie Highway). Westbound travelers are seeing normal conditions with no delays reported.
- 11:22 AMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, June 21, at 11:31 a.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), which is 4.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 9:22 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and traffic flow remains normal for Sunday morning. To avoid potential delays for the rest of the day, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For future weekend trips, optimal travel times include Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., or Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 8:22 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal with no backups in either direction. As of 8:31 a.m. on Sunday, June 21st, the best times to cross the bridge for the remainder of the day are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. For general weekend travel, the lightest traffic typically occurs on Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 7:22 AMAll clear
As of Sunday morning, there are no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge, and travel times remain at normal levels. For the remainder of Sunday, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. To avoid congestion during typical weekend travel, motorists should aim to cross on Fridays before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., or on Saturdays before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 6:22 AMAll clear
As of 6:31 a.m. on Sunday, June 21st, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling throughout the weekend, the best times to be on the road are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sundays. General recommendations for other days include traveling before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Fridays, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
- 5:22 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays reported on or approaching the Bay Bridge. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, which has limited travel to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound on the westbound bridge. The center lane of the westbound bridge is also closed to provide a buffer between the opposing lanes of traffic.
- 4:22 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays, and traffic is moving normally. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work. Traffic is restricted to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 3:22 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge as of Sunday at 3:31 a.m. Traffic is flowing normally in both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in one lane of travel eastbound and one lane westbound. The center lane on the westbound bridge is also closed to serve as a buffer.
- 2:22 AMAll clear
There are no current backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork, so all traffic is being diverted to the westbound bridge. This configuration provides one lane for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel. The center lane on the westbound bridge is closed to serve as a buffer.
- 1:22 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently normal with no backups or delays. Travel times remain at typical levels for both directions. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, and the center lane of the westbound bridge is closed for a buffer, resulting in one open lane for eastbound travel and one open lane for westbound travel.
- 12:22 AMAll clear
There are no backups or delays currently on the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a two-way traffic configuration on the westbound span with one lane open for eastbound travel and one lane for westbound travel.