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July 2026

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

12 updates logged

  1. 2:52 PMAll clear

    Currently, there are no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.

    For those planning weekend travel, the best times to cross the bridge 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.

  2. 12:47 PMAll clear

    As of Tuesday, July 7th at 12:56 p.m., there are currently no traffic backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, indicating normal travel times.

    For those planning to travel over the upcoming weekend, the best times to avoid congestion 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.

  3. 10:42 AMFog advisory

    There are currently no traffic backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal. However, heavy fog has reduced visibility on the bridge. Drivers should use caution by keeping headlights on low beam and maintaining a safe following distance between vehicles.

  4. 8:12 AMAll clear

    As of Tuesday, July 7th at 8:21 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally.

    For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to travel are Friday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m., Saturday before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

  5. 7:12 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing normally as of Tuesday, July 7th at 7:21 a.m.

    For those planning to travel over the weekend, the best times to cross are Friday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m., Saturday before 7:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., and Sunday before 10:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.

  6. 6:12 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal speeds.

    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.

  7. 5:12 AMAll clear

    As of Tuesday, July 7th at 5:21 a.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.

    For weekend travelers, 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. 4:12 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, with traffic flowing normally as of Tuesday, July 7th at 4:21 a.m.

    For those planning weekend travel, the best times to drive 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. 3:12 AMAll clear

    There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is normal as of Tuesday, July 7th at 3:21 a.m. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to make the trip 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. 2:12 AMAll clear

    As of Tuesday, July 7 at 2:21 a.m., there are currently no traffic backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, indicating normal traffic flow.

    For those traveling over the upcoming weekend, the best times to travel are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Sunday.

  11. 1:12 AMAll clear

    As of Tuesday, July 7 at 1:21 a.m., there are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is moving at normal speeds.

    For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to drive 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.

  12. 12:12 AMAll clear

    Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal.

    For those planning weekend travel, 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.