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- 11:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.
For those planning weekend travel, 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.
- 10:12 PMAll clear
As of Monday night, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.
For those planning trips over the 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.
- 9:12 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.
For those planning travel for the upcoming weekend, the best times to avoid delays 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
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal for Monday evening. For those planning trips over the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. Saturday travel is best before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. On Sunday, the recommended times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 7:18 PMAll clear
As of Monday evening, there are no backups currently approaching the bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal durations, with travel times estimated at nine minutes eastbound and seven minutes westbound. If you are planning to travel over the upcoming weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the optimal travel windows are before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 6:17 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Monday, July 6th at 6:26 p.m., traffic is flowing normally. For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 6:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 6th at 6:11 PM, 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 reported delays.
- 5:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 5:56 PM on Monday, July 6, eastbound travelers are facing delays starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), which is about 2.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 5:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Monday, July 6th at 5:41 p.m., eastbound traffic is experiencing a three mile delay starting at Exit 29 (Saint Clair Road). Westbound traffic is currently clear with no reported delays.
- 5:02 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently affecting both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29 B (Kate Saint Clair Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 2.5 mile delay beginning at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road), with additional delays occurring on US 50 prior to MD 404.
- 4:48 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. As of Monday afternoon, eastbound traffic is backed up three miles starting at Exit 29b (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound travelers are facing a two and a half mile delay beginning at Exit 39a (Castle Marina Road), along with additional congestion on US 50 prior to Maryland 404.
- 4:32 PMTraffic advisory
There are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Monday, July 6th, at 4:41 p.m. Eastbound traffic is currently backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.8 mile delay beginning at Shopping Center Road. Additionally, those traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore will encounter delays along US 50 prior to MD 404.
- 4:17 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently occurring in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles, starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound travelers are experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road, which is 1.8 miles from the bridge, as well as congestion on US 50 prior to the MD 404 split.
- 4:02 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Monday, July 6th, at 4:11 p.m. Eastbound traffic is experiencing a three mile backup starting at Exit 29b (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound traffic faces delays beginning 1.8 miles from the bridge at Shopping Center Road. Additionally, travelers heading westbound on the Eastern Shore are encountering delays along US 50 prior to Maryland 404.
- 3:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of 3:56 p.m. on Monday, July 6th, there are delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently backed up 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 1.8 mile delay starting at Shopping Center Road, with additional congestion occurring on US 50 prior to MD 404 on the Eastern Shore.
- 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Motorists should expect delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently backed up for 2.5 miles starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road). Westbound travelers are facing a delay beginning 1.8 miles from the bridge at Shopping Center Road, as well as additional congestion on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404.
- 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is currently delayed beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge, and on the Eastern Shore prior to MD 404. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no reported delays.
- 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound motorists are currently facing delays starting at Exit 38A (Duke Street), which is 1.5 miles from the bridge. Additional delays are occurring for westbound travel along US 50 and Maryland 404 on the Eastern Shore. Eastbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 2:03 PMAll clear
Motorists traveling westbound on the Eastern Shore are currently experiencing delays along U.S. 50 prior to Maryland 404. Aside from this, as of 2:11 p.m. on Monday, July 6th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Recommended weekend travel times include 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.
- 1:02 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, the best travel windows are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 12:02 PMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the bridge in either direction. Traffic flow is normal for Monday afternoon. For those traveling during the holiday weekend, the best times to avoid congestion are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, the lightest traffic is expected before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 11:02 AMAll clear
As of 11:11 a.m. on Monday, July 6th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those traveling during the holiday weekend, the best times to avoid congestion on Thursday and Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the optimal travel windows are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. For Sunday and Monday, traffic is lightest before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 11:02 AMAll clear
As of 11:11 a.m. on Monday, July 6th, there are no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times remain normal. For those traveling during the holiday weekend, the best times to avoid congestion on Thursday and Friday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the optimal travel windows are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. For Sunday and Monday, traffic is lightest before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- 10:02 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the bridge in either direction and travel times are normal. For holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, plan to travel before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- 9:02 AMAll clear
As of 9:11 a.m. on Monday, July 6th, there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Traffic is flowing at normal speeds. For those planning holiday weekend travel, the best times to cross on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. On Saturday, the best travel windows are before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- 8:47 AMTraffic advisory
As of 8:56 a.m. on Monday, July 6th, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), which is approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Travelers heading westbound are seeing normal traffic conditions with no reported delays.
- 8:32 AMTraffic advisory
As of 8:41 a.m. on Monday, July 6, eastbound traffic is experiencing a three mile delay starting at Exit 29b (Kate St Clair Road). Westbound traffic is currently moving normally with no reported delays.
- 8:22 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is currently experiencing a three mile delay starting at Exit 29B (Kate St. Clair Road). Westbound traffic remains clear with no reported delays.
- 8:07 AMTraffic advisory
As of 8:16 a.m. on Monday, July 6th, eastbound traffic is experiencing heavy delays starting three miles from the bridge at Exit 29b (Cape Saint Claire Road) due to a disabled vehicle. The left lane is currently closed, leaving only the right lane open for travel. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays and normal travel times.
- 7:12 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Monday, July 6th at 7:21 a.m., traffic is flowing normally. 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 Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, travel is recommended before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. to avoid congestion.
- 6:12 AMAll clear
As of 6:21 a.m. on Monday, July 6, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic flow is currently normal. For those planning weekend trips, the best times to travel on Friday are before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Saturday travel is lightest before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., while Sunday is best before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- 5:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. Wind restrictions are in effect due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 5:42 AMWind advisory
As of 5:51 a.m. on Monday, July 6, traffic is clear in both directions. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Due to these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 5:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear in both directions with normal travel times. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 5:12 AMWind advisory
As of 5:21 a.m. on Monday, July 6, traffic is flowing normally with no delays in either direction. 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.
- 4:57 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction and traffic is moving normally. Sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour have triggered wind restrictions. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are currently prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 4:42 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions with normal travel times. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 4:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Although traffic is flowing normally, the bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are currently prohibited from crossing.
- 4:12 AMWind advisory
There are no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Due to these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 3:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, meaning house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 3:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, meaning house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 3:42 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions. The bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge at this time.
- 3:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained winds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, which prohibits house trailers, empty box trailers, and other wind-vulnerable vehicles from crossing. Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.
- 3:12 AMWind advisory
There are currently no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing at normal travel times. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained wind 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.
- 2:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction as of 3:06 a.m. on Monday, July 6th. The bridge is operating under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 2:42 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction. However, the bridge is under wind restrictions with sustained speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, and vehicles vulnerable to high winds (including house trailers and empty box trailers) are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 2:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction as of Monday, July 6th at 2:36 a.m. 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 the bridge.
- 2:12 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction as of 2:21 a.m. on Monday, July 6, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Due to these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 1:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently clear in both directions, though the bridge is under wind restrictions. Sustained wind speeds are 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 the bridge.
- 1:42 AMWind advisory
There are no delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing at this time.
- 1:27 AMWind advisory
Traffic is currently moving normally with no delays in either direction. The bridge is under wind restrictions due to sustained winds between 40 and 49 miles per hour, which means house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.
- 1:12 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction at the Bay Bridge. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions due to sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. House trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing the bridge.
- 12:57 AMWind advisory
Traffic is clear with no delays in either direction as of Monday, July 6th at 1:06 a.m. The bridge is currently under wind restrictions with sustained wind speeds between 40 and 49 miles per hour. Due to these conditions, house trailers, empty box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds are prohibited from crossing.