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Friday travel hit by nine-mile eastbound delays and early wind warnings.
Sustained winds between 30 and 39 mph triggered early morning warnings for wind,vulnerable vehicles until 6:00 a.m. The afternoon commute saw significant congestion, headlined by a nine,mile eastbound backup starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450) that lasted through 5:00 p.m. with peak travel times of 28 minutes. Westbound traffic also faced a 4.5,mile delay starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41) around 2:00 p.m. while the left lane remained closed for traffic preparation.
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- 11:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. To avoid delays throughout the weekend, the best travel times on Friday and Sunday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, travelers should plan to cross before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 10:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 10:21 p.m. on Friday, June 26, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. To avoid potential delays, motorists should also plan to travel before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Fridays.
- 9:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For those traveling later this 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.
- 8:12 PMAll clear
As of 8:21 p.m. on Friday, June 26, there are currently no backups or delays on the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are flowing normally. Although the left lane is closed on the westbound bridge to facilitate the end of two-way traffic, it is not impacting travel times.
- 7:12 PMAll clear
As of Friday evening, traffic is moving with no delays in either direction. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel is clear with no reported delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday at 6:51 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.8 mile delay starting at Shopping Center Road. Eastbound travel remains clear with no current delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road, while eastbound travel remains clear. As of 6:36 PM on Friday, June 26th, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 6:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, which is approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 5:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. As of Friday, June 26th at 6:06 PM, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic on US 50 is currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, roughly 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound traffic and two lanes open for westbound traffic.
- 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed starting at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel is clear with no reported delays. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 5:12 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently affecting both directions of travel. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29a (Bush Frontage Road), where three lanes are currently open. Westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.8 mile delay beginning at Shopping Center Road with two lanes in operation.
- 4:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday at 5:06 p.m., the Bay Bridge is experiencing significant traffic backups in both directions. Eastbound travel is delayed for 7.5 miles starting at the MD 70 (Rowe Boulevard) exit. Westbound traffic is backed up for 1.8 miles beginning at Shopping Center Road. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound motorists and two lanes open for those traveling westbound.
- 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is heavily delayed in both directions, with eastbound backups starting 7.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) and westbound delays beginning 1.8 miles back at Shopping Center Road. As of 4:51 PM on Friday, June 26th, there are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 4:27 PMTraffic advisory
There is currently a 7.5 mile backup for eastbound traffic as of Friday, June 26th, at 4:36 p.m. This congestion begins near MD 70 (Rowe Boulevard) and involves stopping traffic near Center Road.
- 4:12 PMTraffic advisory
Significant delays are currently affecting both directions of travel. Eastbound traffic is backed up nine miles starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450). Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 4:06 p.m. on Friday, June 26th, eastbound traffic on US 50 is experiencing a heavy nine mile backup starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450 in Parole). Westbound traffic is also delayed for 1.8 miles starting at Shopping Center Road. There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 3:43 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday afternoon, significant delays are impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up 9 miles, with delays starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450 Parole). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.5 mile backup beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street). There are currently three lanes open for eastbound travel and two lanes open for westbound travel.
- 3:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday afternoon at 3:36 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a significant backup starting at exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard), stretching 7.5 miles from the bridge. This delay has nearly doubled the typical travel time for eastbound commuters. Currently, there are three lanes open eastbound. Westbound traffic is moving normally with two lanes open and no reported delays.
- 3:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing a significant backup starting at Exit 24 (Maryland 70/Rowe Boulevard), which is 7.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no current delays. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 2:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:06 p.m. on Friday, June 26, eastbound traffic is experiencing heavy delays starting at exit 24 (Maryland 70/Rowe Boulevard), which is 7.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
- 2:42 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a delay starting at exit 24 (Maryland 70/Rowe Boulevard), which is approximately 7.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:27 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting traffic in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound congestion begins at exit 24 at the Maryland 70 (Rowe Boulevard) overpass, stretching 7.5 miles back from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing a shorter backup of 0.6 miles starting at the Route 8 overpass at exit 37.
- 1:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 2:06 PM on Friday, June 26th, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently backed up 9 miles starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450 in Parole). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5 mile delay beginning at the Kent Narrows Bridge at Exit 41.
- 1:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:51 p.m. on Friday, June 26, there are significant backups in both directions of the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently delayed for nine miles starting at Exit 23 (Maryland 450), while westbound traffic is backed up four miles starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). On the bridge itself, the left lane is closed, leaving only the two right lanes open for travel.
- 1:26 PMTraffic advisory
Heavy delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge. As of 1:36 p.m. on Friday, June 26, eastbound traffic is backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30. Westbound traffic is experiencing a 3.2 mile delay beginning at Exit 39b (Dominion Road). These backups are occurring while the left lane on the bridge is closed, leaving only the two right lanes open for travel.
- 1:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a 3.2 mile delay starting at Exit 39B (Dominion Road). While the bridge remains clear for those traveling eastbound, there is a 3.1 mile backup approaching the Severn River Bridge beginning at Exit 23 (MD 450). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
- 12:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), which is 2.5 miles from the bridge. As of 1:06 p.m. on Friday, June 26, two lanes are open for westbound travel. Eastbound bridge traffic is currently normal with three lanes in operation. Travelers heading eastbound toward the Severn River Bridge should expect delays starting at Exit 23 (MD 450), approximately 3.1 miles from the bridge.
- 12:43 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), which is approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Travelers should also expect backups at the Severn River Bridge, where eastbound delays begin at Exit 23 (Maryland 450) and extend 3.1 miles, while westbound delays start at Exit 27 and extend about half a mile. There are currently no delays for eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), approximately 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travelers should also expect delays approaching the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 22 (MD 665), roughly 4.2 miles away. There are currently no delays for eastbound traffic on the Bay Bridge. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 12:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 38a (Duke Street), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. While travel is moving normally across the bridge for eastbound traffic, there is a backup heading east toward the Severn River Bridge starting at Exit 22 (MD 665), roughly 4.2 miles away. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:57 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at Exit 38a (Duke Street), which is approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. While there are no delays heading eastbound on the Bay Bridge, travelers should expect a backup starting at Exit 27 (about a half mile) from the Severn River Bridge. There are currently three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently backed up starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. While there are no delays for eastbound travelers at the Bay Bridge itself, those traveling toward the Severn River Bridge are experiencing delays beginning at Exit 27. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 11:27 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:36 a.m. on Friday, June 26th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Route 8 overpass at Exit 37, located approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. There are currently two lanes open for westbound travel. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with three lanes open and no reported delays.
- 11:12 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the Route 8 overpass (Exit 37), which is 0.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear. There are three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 10:12 AMAll clear
As of 10:21 a.m. on Friday, June 26th, there are no delays in either direction across the Bay Bridge. Traffic flow is currently normal with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
- 9:12 AMAll clear
As of Friday, June 26th at 9:21 a.m., there are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving at normal speeds, even though the left lane on the westbound bridge is closed for two-way traffic preparation.
- 8:12 AMAll clear
Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is moving at normal speeds for Friday morning. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to cross on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and on Sunday, the best times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:57 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, June 26, at 8:06 a.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
- 7:42 AMTraffic advisory
As of 7:51 a.m. on Friday, June 26, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 7:27 AMTraffic advisory
As of 7:36 a.m. on Friday, June 26, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three mile delay starting at Exit 29 B (Kate St. Clair Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving at normal speeds with no reported delays.
- 7:12 AMTraffic advisory
As of 7:21 a.m. on Friday, June 26th, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three mile delay starting at Exit 29b (Kate St. Clair Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 6:12 AMAll clear
As of 6:21 a.m. on Friday, June 26, there are currently no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Although the right lane is closed eastbound due to a disabled vehicle, traffic is still moving freely. Westbound traffic is also clear with no reported issues.
- 5:57 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds, though 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 exercise caution while crossing. Please maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid rear end collisions.
- 5:42 AMWind advisory
As of Friday, June 26th at 5:51 a.m., there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently 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 the span.
- 5:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is 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.
- 5:12 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently operating under a wind warning 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.
- 4:57 AMWind advisory
As of Friday, June 26th at 5:06 a.m., there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow 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 are advised to use caution when crossing.
- 4:42 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction, and travel times remain at normal levels. 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, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
- 4:27 AMWind advisory
As of 4:36 a.m. on Friday, June 26th, there are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. 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 are advised to use caution when crossing.
- 4:12 AMWind advisory
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For Friday, June 26th, traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The eastbound left lane is closed for road work, but this is not causing any delays. Wind warnings are currently in effect 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.
- 3:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions with no backups reported as of early Friday morning. Travel times remain normal for both eastbound and westbound commuters. Despite a left lane closure for road work on the eastbound span, traffic continues to move without delay. A wind warning is currently in effect 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 exercise caution while crossing.
- 3:42 AMWind advisory
There are currently no backups or delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge as of 3:51 a.m. on Friday, June 26th. Eastbound traffic is moving normally even though the left lane is closed for road work. 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 the span.
- 3:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups or delays in either direction. While the left lane is closed for road work eastbound, traffic continues to flow normally. 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.
- 3:12 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge in both directions. There are no backups approaching the bridge from either side. Eastbound traffic is moving normally despite a left lane closure for road work, and westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays. A wind warning is currently in effect 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.
- 2:57 AMWind advisory
As of 3:06 a.m. on Friday, June 26, traffic is flowing normally with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear despite the left lane being closed for road work, and westbound traffic is also moving without delay. 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 use caution when crossing.
- 2:42 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no backups in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travel times are normal despite a left lane closure for road work, and westbound traffic is moving freely. Wind warnings are in effect with sustained speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, requiring caution for house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds.
- 2:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear on the Bay Bridge with no backups reported in either direction. Eastbound travel is moving normally despite a left lane closure for road work, and westbound traffic is also experiencing no delays. 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 while crossing.
- 2:12 AMWind advisory
As of 2:21 a.m. on Friday, June 26th, there are no backups or delays approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Eastbound traffic is moving normally despite a left lane closure for road work, and westbound traffic remains clear. 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, or other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are advised to use caution during their crossing.
- 1:57 AMWind advisory
There are currently no traffic delays or backups in either direction at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound travel is moving normally despite a left lane closure for road work, and westbound traffic is also clear. 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 use caution when crossing.
- 1:42 AMWind advisory
As of 1:51 a.m. on Friday, June 26, there are currently no backups or delays in either direction. While the left lane is closed for road work on the eastbound side, traffic continues to move normally. A wind warning is currently in effect 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.
- 1:27 AMWind advisory
As of 1:36 a.m. on Friday, June 26, there are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Both eastbound and westbound traffic are moving at normal speeds. A wind warning is in effect with sustained wind speeds between 30 and 39 miles per hour, so drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind vulnerable vehicles should use caution when crossing. Although the left lane is closed for road work in the eastbound direction, traffic flow remains unaffected.
- 12:26 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear in both directions. Travel times for both eastbound and westbound motorists are at normal levels, meaning there are no delays or backups to report at this time.