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Wind restrictions and heavy congestion impact Bay Bridge commuters
Morning roadwork configurations gave way to significant midday volume, with westbound backups reaching 4 miles at Exit 48 by 2:17 p.m. and eastbound delays extending 3.5 miles from Exit 29A during the evening peak. Eastbound travel times reached 30 minutes at 4:00 p.m. while the crossing operated under 30 to 39 mph wind warnings. The most significant disruption occurred at 6:17 p.m. when sustained winds reached 40 to 49 mph, prohibiting high-profile vehicles and forcing the suspension of two-way traffic operations. All delays cleared by 7:02 p.m. although wind warnings persisted.
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- 11:32 PMAll clear
As of 11:41 p.m. on Monday, June 22nd, traffic is moving normally with no backups reported in either direction. For those planning travel over 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.
- 10:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For those planning trips over 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.
- 10:17 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time due to these weather conditions.
- 10:02 PMWind advisory
As of 10:11 PM on Monday, June 22nd, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution when crossing. Due to current weather conditions, two-way traffic operations are suspended.
- 9:47 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds in both directions. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Due to these conditions, two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time. Drivers of box trailers, house trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 9:32 PMWind advisory
No delays are reported at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Because of these conditions, two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use extra caution while crossing.
- 9:17 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow remains normal. The bridge is operating under wind warnings due to sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution when crossing. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect at this time.
- 8:47 PMWind advisory
As of Monday, June 22nd at 8:56 p.m., there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Due to these weather conditions, two-way traffic operations are currently suspended.
- 8:17 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Two-way traffic operations cannot be placed in effect at this time due to these weather conditions.
- 8:02 PMWind advisory
As of Monday, June 22nd at 8:11 p.m., there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is flowing normally. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should exercise caution while crossing. Two way traffic operations cannot be placed in effect at this time.
- 7:47 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is currently normal. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Two way traffic operations cannot be placed in effect at this time.
- 7:32 PMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 7:41 p.m. on Monday, June 22nd. However, the bridge is currently under wind restrictions due to sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Because of these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time.
- 7:17 PMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Consequently, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing. Two-way traffic operations are currently unavailable due to these weather conditions.
- 7:02 PMWind advisory
Traffic is currently normal with no delays in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, which prohibits house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles from crossing. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time while officials continue to monitor conditions.
- 6:47 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31), about 1.5 miles from the bridge, while westbound travel remains normal. The bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing. Two-way traffic operations are not in effect at this time.
- 6:33 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a backup starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge, while westbound travel remains normal. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. As a result, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing. Two-way traffic operations are currently suspended because of these weather conditions.
- 6:17 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Cape Saint Claire Road (Exit 29B), which is approximately three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 5:47 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three mile delay beginning at Exit 29B (Kate St Clair Road). The bridge is under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, or other high profile vehicles should use caution. Westbound traffic remains normal.
- 5:32 PMWind advisory
As of Monday, June 22nd at 5:41 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), roughly 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal. The bridge is currently under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing. Please maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles to avoid rear end collisions.
- 5:17 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.5 mile delay starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound travel remains normal. The bridge is operating under a wind warning with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind vulnerable vehicles should use caution when crossing.
- 4:47 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road). Westbound travel remains normal. The bridge is operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 4:32 PMWind advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains normal. The bridge is currently operating under wind warnings with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour. Owners of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use extra caution when crossing.
- 4:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a backup starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays reported as of 4:26 PM on Monday, June 22nd.
- 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound travelers are currently facing delays starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), which is 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:56 PM on Monday, June 22nd, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three mile delay starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:41 p.m. on Monday, June 22nd, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road), which is three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 2:31 PMAll clear
As of Monday, June 22nd, at 2:41 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays with travel times currently double the typical duration. Eastbound traffic is moving relatively well, as travel times remain close to normal levels.
- 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing a four mile delay beginning at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). There are currently two lanes open westbound and travel times are significantly higher than normal. Eastbound traffic is moving clear with three lanes open and typical travel durations.
- 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, June 22nd at 2:11 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a 3.2 mile backup starting at Exit 39b (Maryland 552 Dominion Road). This delay has increased the westbound travel time to 14 minutes, which is double the typical duration. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with a normal travel time of 11 minutes. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, June 22nd at 1:56 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing a 3.2 mile delay starting at Exit 39B (Maryland 552 Dominion Road). Eastbound travel remains clear with normal transit times. Current bridge operations include three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B (Maryland 552 Dominion Road), which is 3.2 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays. There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 1:18 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:26 p.m. on Monday, June 22nd, the Bay Bridge is experiencing traffic delays in both directions. Westbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road) with two lanes currently open. Eastbound traffic is delayed for 1.5 miles starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road) with three lanes open.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
Both directions of the Bay Bridge are experiencing delays as of Monday afternoon. Eastbound traffic is backed up 1.5 miles starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31), while westbound traffic is delayed 2.5 miles beginning at Castle Marina Road (Exit 39a). There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, June 22nd at 12:56 PM, the Bay Bridge is seeing delays in both directions. Eastbound traffic is backed up for 1.5 miles starting at Whitehall Road (Exit 31) with three lanes open. Westbound traffic is also backed up for 1.5 miles starting at Duke Street (Exit 38a) where two lanes are currently in operation.
- 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of 12:41 p.m. on Monday, June 22nd, travelers should expect delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), while westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.5 mile delay beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street). There are three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 12:17 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound US 50 is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road), roughly three miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 11:17 AMAll clear
As of Monday, June 22nd at 11:26 a.m., there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the lightest traffic occurs before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 10:17 AMAll clear
As of Monday morning, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal travel speeds. If you are planning to travel over the upcoming weekend, 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.
- 9:17 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. For those traveling this weekend, 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.
- 8:17 AMAll clear
As of 8:26 a.m. on Monday, June 22, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers. For those planning trips during 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.
- 7:17 AMAll clear
As of 7:26 a.m. on Monday, June 22nd, there are no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. Traffic is currently flowing at normal speeds. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Sunday.
- 6:17 AMAll clear
No backups are currently reported approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flow remaining normal for Monday morning, June 22nd. For those planning trips over the coming 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.
- 5:17 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic moving at normal speeds for both eastbound and westbound travelers. For those planning trips later in the week, 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.
- 4:17 AMAll clear
As of 4:26 a.m. on Monday, June 22nd, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For those planning trips over the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Saturday travelers should aim for 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.
- 3:17 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. As of 3:26 a.m. on Monday, June 22nd, traffic is moving at normal speeds. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, so the crossing is currently limited to one lane in each direction.
- 2:17 AMAll clear
As of 2:26 a.m. on Monday, June 22nd, there are no backups or delays currently on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, which has limited travel to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound.
- 1:17 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge, as traffic flow remains normal in both directions. The westbound bridge is closed for road work, resulting in a traffic configuration of one lane open for westbound travel and one lane open for eastbound travel.
- 12:17 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the bridge. The westbound bridge is closed for roadwork, which has limited travel to one lane in each direction.