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Westbound holiday traffic peaked with a 16.8 mile backup on Sunday
Westbound motorists encountered heavy holiday return volume beginning at 10:41 a.m. near Exit 38A. Congestion reached its maximum intensity between 1:32 p.m. and 3:42 p.m. when backups extended 16.8 miles from the bridge to the Maryland 404 junction. Delays gradually decreased through the evening, reaching the Kent Narrows Bridge by 7:51 p.m. before clearing by 9:06 p.m.
55 updates logged
- 11:57 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. Current travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. If you are traveling during the holiday weekend, the best times to cross on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 10:57 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction with traffic flowing at normal speeds. For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays. On Saturdays, the recommended travel windows are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 9:57 PMAll clear
As of 10:06 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic flow remains normal. For the remainder of the holiday weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Typical light traffic periods for Thursday and Friday also fall before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., while Saturday travel is best before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 8:57 PMAll clear
As of Sunday, July 5th at 9:06 p.m., there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. While bridge traffic is currently normal, westbound motorists on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along Maryland 404. For the best travel conditions on Sundays, the most favorable times to be on the road are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 8:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at the Exit 37 Route 8 overpass, which is approximately 0.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with normal travel conditions.
- 8:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road (approximately 1.8 miles from the bridge). Eastbound traffic remains normal with no reported delays as of Sunday evening.
- 8:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are facing delays starting at Exit 39b (Maryland 552 Dominion Road), which is approximately 3.2 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 7:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing a four mile backup starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), with travel times running longer than usual. Eastbound traffic remains clear and is moving at normal speeds.
- 7:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 5th at 7:51 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the Kent Narrows Bridge (Exit 41), which is approximately 4.5 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 7:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of 7:36 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th, westbound traffic is experiencing a 5.4 mile delay starting at Exit 42 on the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 7:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing a 6.6 mile delay starting at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road). Eastbound traffic is clear with no reported delays.
- 6:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 7:06 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, westbound traffic is experiencing a backup starting at Exit 43A (Jackson Creek Road), which extends 6.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 6:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are experiencing delays beginning at Exit 44 (VFW Avenue), which is 7.6 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
- 6:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 5th at 6:36 PM, westbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 45b (Nesbitt Road), which is 8.7 miles from the bridge. There are currently no delays reported for eastbound travel.
- 6:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday evening, westbound travelers are facing a major backup starting at Outlet Center Drive (approximately 10.5 miles from the bridge). Traffic moving eastbound is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 5:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing a backup starting at MD 456, which is approximately 11.5 miles from the bridge. This delay significantly increases travel time compared to typical conditions. Eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported issues.
- 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing delays starting at Maryland 456, resulting in an 11.5 mile backup approaching the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 5th at 5:36 p.m., westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at Arrington Road, located 13.7 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 5:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are currently facing delays starting at Arrington Road, located 13.7 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays reported.
- 4:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:06 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Arrington Road, which is 13.7 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 5th at 4:51 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Chesapeake College (16 miles from the bridge). Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 4:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing a significant 16 mile delay starting at Chesapeake College. Traffic moving eastbound is clear with no reported delays.
- 4:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing significant delays starting at Chesapeake College, which is 16 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported issues.
- 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing delays beginning at Chesapeake College, stretching 16 miles from the bridge. Traffic moving eastbound remains clear with no reported delays.
- 3:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 5th at 3:51 PM, westbound travelers are experiencing delays starting at MD 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays. Travelers are advised to stay on US 50 for their trip.
- 3:27 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 5th at 3:36 p.m., westbound travelers are experiencing delays beginning at MD 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. There are currently no delays for those traveling eastbound.
- 3:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:21 PM on Sunday, July 5th, westbound motorists are experiencing delays starting at MD 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 2:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing delays starting at MD 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:42 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are experiencing delays beginning at Maryland 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays as of Sunday, July 5th at 2:51 PM.
- 2:12 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a delay beginning at MD 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are currently facing significant delays starting at Maryland 404, which is approximately 16.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic remains clear with normal travel conditions.
- 1:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of 1:51 PM on Sunday, July 5th, westbound travelers are experiencing significant delays beginning at MD 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. Traffic moving eastbound is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently experiencing a backup starting at MD 404, which is 16.8 miles from the bridge. As of 1:41 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th, eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 1:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing significant delays beginning at Arrington Road, located 13.7 miles from the bridge, as well as along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays reported.
- 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Sunday, July 5th, at 1:11 p.m., westbound traffic is experiencing significant delays starting at Arrington Road (13.7 miles from the bridge) and along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound travel remains clear with no reported delays.
- 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing significant delays beginning at Bloomingdale Road, extending 12.6 miles from the bridge. Additional westbound congestion is reported along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays.
- 12:32 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing significant delays beginning at Bloomingdale Road, which is approximately 12.6 miles from the bridge. Additional backups are occurring along US 50 prior to the Maryland 404 junction. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 12:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently facing significant delays starting at Bloomingdale Road (12.6 miles from the bridge) and continuing along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. In contrast, eastbound traffic is moving smoothly with no reported delays.
- 12:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed for 12.6 miles starting at Bloomingdale Road, with additional backups reported at the US 50 and Maryland 404 junction. Eastbound travel is moving normally with no delays. This report reflects conditions as of Sunday, July 5th at 12:11 pm.
- 11:47 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound travelers are currently experiencing a seven mile delay starting at Exit 43B (Chester River Beach Road) and along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 11:32 AMTraffic advisory
Motorists traveling westbound are currently experiencing delays beginning at exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), which is four miles from the bridge. Additional congestion is reported for westbound travel along US 50 and Maryland 404 on the Eastern Shore. Traffic traveling eastbound is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 11:17 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39b (Maryland 552/Dominion Road), located 3.2 miles from the bridge. Additional congestion is reported for westbound travel on the Eastern Shore along US 50 and Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no delays.
- 11:02 AMTraffic advisory
As of 11:11 a.m. on Sunday, July 5th, westbound travelers are facing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge. Additional westbound congestion is reported on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic is currently moving without any delays.
- 10:47 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road (1.8 miles from the bridge) and along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound travel is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 10:32 AMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are currently facing delays as of 10:41 a.m. on Sunday, July 5th. Backups start at Exit 38A (Duke Street), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge, and extend to the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 9:37 AMAll clear
As of 9:46 a.m. on Sunday, July 5th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. However, motorists traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 404. For those traveling the remainder of the day, the best times to be on the road are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For reference, optimal travel windows for the rest of the weekend include Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., as well as Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 9:22 AMTraffic advisory
Motorists traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore are experiencing delays along US 50 and Maryland 404, though there are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For the best travel conditions during the weekend, plan to travel before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- 8:22 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For the remainder of the holiday weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:22 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of 7:31 a.m. on Sunday, July 5th, traffic flow is normal. For the remainder of the holiday weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For reference, the best travel windows for Thursday and Friday are also before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., while Saturday is best before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 6:22 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Sunday, July 5th at 6:31 a.m. For those traveling during the holiday weekend, the best times to be on the road are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. For future holiday travel, traffic is typically lightest on Thursday and Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., and on Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 5:22 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. As of 5:31 a.m. on Sunday, July 5th, traffic is moving at normal speeds. For the remainder of the holiday weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. If you are planning travel for other days, optimal times include Thursday and Friday before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m., and Saturday before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 4:22 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds. To avoid holiday weekend congestion, the best times to travel on Sunday and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. For those traveling on other days during the holiday period, the recommended windows are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- 3:22 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. For travelers on Sunday and Monday of the holiday weekend, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Other recommended travel times for the holiday period include Thursday and Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m., as well as Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 2:27 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for both eastbound and westbound travelers. For those driving during the remainder of the holiday weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 12:27 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the bridge in either direction. Travel times are normal for both eastbound and westbound motorists. For the remainder of the holiday weekend, the best times to travel on Sunday and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.