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Bay Bridge status history
Revisit a day on the bridge. Browse saved closures, traffic advisories, daily recaps, BaySpan recordings, and camera photos and videos from notable updates. All dates and times are Eastern.
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Heavy Friday beach traffic triggered six-mile eastbound backups
Friday afternoon traffic brought heavy delays in both directions while the span operated with three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes. Eastbound backups reached 6 miles back to the Severn River Bridge between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM, driving travel times to 30 minutes. Westbound delays spanned up to 4.5 miles to Exit 41 (Kent Narrows) through mid-afternoon. All delays cleared by 7:32 PM after two-way traffic operations ended.
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- 11:27 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal as of Friday, August 14 at 11:27 PM.
For the remainder of the weekend, the best travel times are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, and before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 PMAll clear
As of Friday, August 14 at 10:32 PM, traffic is clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and travel times are normal. For the rest of the weekend, the best times to travel are Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m., and Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. As of Friday, August 14 at 8:32 PM, bridge travel times are normal. For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to drive are before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on Friday, before 7 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and before 10 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:32 PMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with no delays in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 7:32 PM. Westbound traffic is moving normally, although the left lane is closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:17 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 37 (Route 8 overpass, 0.6 miles from the Bay Bridge) as of Friday, August 14 at 7:17 PM. On the bridge, the left lane is closed due to the discontinuation of two-way traffic, while the two right lanes remain open. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:07 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Shopping Center Road, about 1.8 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:52 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 6:52 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Shopping Center Road (1.8 miles from the bridge), with two lanes currently operating. Eastbound traffic is clear with no delays, operating with three lanes open.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 6:42 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with two lanes open westbound and three lanes open eastbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:27 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road), approximately 3.2 miles from the bridge. Eastbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Friday, August 14 at 6:27 PM.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:12 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 6:12 PM, westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39B (Maryland 552/Dominion Road), approximately 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:57 PMTraffic advisory
Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road), approximately 3.2 miles from the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is moving normally with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:42 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 5:42 PM. Eastbound traffic is experiencing backups beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), about 4 miles from the bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:27 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently affecting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 5:27 PM. Eastbound traffic is backed up three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road), and westbound traffic is experiencing a four-mile delay starting at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:12 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic delays are currently affecting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 5:12 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up 5.5 miles from the bridge, beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2 / Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is delayed 3.2 miles from the bridge, starting at Exit 39B (Maryland 552 / Dominion Road). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:57 PMTraffic advisory
Expect delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 4:57 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 6 miles starting at the Severn River, with three lanes currently open. Westbound traffic faces a 1.5-mile delay beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), with two lanes currently operating.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:42 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is currently experiencing delays in both directions on the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 4:42 PM.
Eastbound backups begin at the Severn River Bridge (six miles from the Bay Bridge), while westbound delays start at Exit 38A, Duke Street (1.5 miles from the bridge). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:27 PMTraffic advisory
Expect delays in both directions across the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 4:27 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at the Severn River Bridge, approximately six miles from the span. Westbound traffic is delayed beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), about 1.5 miles from the bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:12 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Severn River Bridge, six miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. Currently, three lanes are open eastbound and two lanes are open westbound as of Friday, August 14 at 4:12 PM.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:57 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 3:57 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Severn River Bridge, about six miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:42 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 3:42 PM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at the Severn River Bridge (six miles from the Bay Bridge). Westbound traffic is moving with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed to prepare for two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:32 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at the Severn River Bridge, approximately six miles from the Bay Bridge.
Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays, although the left lane is closed to prepare for two-way operations. As of Friday, August 14 at 3:32 PM, eastbound drivers should expect travel times to be longer than usual.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:17 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 3:17 PM.
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 27 (Route 2 Ritchie Highway), approximately 5.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), roughly 4.5 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound delays on US 50 prior to MD 404.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:02 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 3:02 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up approximately 5.5 miles, beginning at Exit 27 (Route 2/Ritchie Highway). Westbound traffic is experiencing a 4.5-mile delay starting at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), with additional westbound delays along US 50 prior to MD 404 on the Eastern Shore.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting travel in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 2:47 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 27 (Route 2 / Ritchie Highway), approximately 5.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), about 4.5 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound delays along US 50 and MD 404 on the Eastern Shore.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:32 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 2:32 PM, there are traffic delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is backed up for three miles starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road). Westbound traffic is delayed 4.5 miles starting at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), with additional westbound delays on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:17 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 2:17 PM.
Eastbound backups begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays start at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), roughly 4.5 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound delays on the Eastern Shore along US 50 and MD 404. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:02 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently affecting both eastbound and westbound traffic at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 2:02 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays begin at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), roughly 4.5 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound delays reported along US 50 prior to MD 404.
The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 1:47 PM, traffic is experiencing delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles before the bridge. Westbound delays start at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), approximately 4.5 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound delays on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:32 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound traffic is delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 41 (Kent Narrows Bridge), roughly 4.5 miles from the bridge, along with additional westbound delays on the Eastern Shore along US 50 prior to MD 404.
The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound as of Friday, August 14 at 1:32 PM.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:16 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. As of Friday, August 14 at 1:16 PM, drivers heading eastbound should anticipate backups approaching the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:02 PMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 1:02 PM, traffic is delayed in both directions at the Bay Bridge. Eastbound backups begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), roughly 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound delays start at Exit 48 (South Piney Creek Road), about 4 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound delays on the Eastern Shore along US 50 before MD 404. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic is experiencing delays in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 12:47 PM.
Eastbound backups begin 2.5 miles from the bridge at Exit 30. Westbound backups start 3.2 miles from the bridge at Exit 39B (MD 552/Dominion Road), with additional westbound delays reported along US 50 prior to MD 404. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:37 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently reported in both directions at the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 12:37 PM.
Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 29A (Buschs Frontage Road), approximately 3.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road), about 2.5 miles from the bridge, with additional westbound backups on US 50 prior to MD 404.
The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:22 PMTraffic advisory
Traffic delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge.
As of Friday, August 14 at 12:22 PM, eastbound traffic is backed up roughly 3.5 miles to Exit 29A (Busch Frontage Road), while westbound traffic is experiencing delays stretching 2.5 miles to Exit 39A (Castle Marina Road). The bridge is currently operating with three lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:12 PMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 12:12 PM. Eastbound traffic is backed up 3.5 miles starting at Exit 29A (Buschs Frontage Road), with three lanes open. Westbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning 1.8 miles from the bridge at Shopping Center Road, with two lanes operating.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:57 AMTraffic advisory
Delays are currently impacting both directions of the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 11:57 AM.
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic is backed up beginning at Exit 38A (Duke Street), 1.5 miles from the bridge. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:42 AMTraffic advisory
Traffic delays are currently impacting both directions on the Bay Bridge. Eastbound traffic is backed up starting at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), roughly one mile from the bridge. Westbound delays begin at Exit 38A (Duke Street), about 1.5 miles from the bridge. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Friday, August 14 at 11:42 AM.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:27 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is clear with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound as of Friday, August 14 at 11:27 AM.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:17 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 11:17 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 30, approximately 2.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Additionally, eastbound travel toward the Severn River Bridge has delays starting at Exit 27, roughly a half-mile prior to the bridge. Westbound traffic is currently clear with no delays. The bridge is operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 11:02 AMTraffic advisory
As of Friday, August 14 at 11:02 AM, eastbound traffic is experiencing delays beginning at Exit 28 (Bay Dale Drive), approximately 4.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is running smoothly with no delays. The bridge is currently operating with three lanes open eastbound and two lanes open westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:32 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road), approximately three miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving with no delays, though the left lane on the bridge is closed in preparation for two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:22 AMTraffic advisory
Eastbound traffic is experiencing delays starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic is moving normally with no delays as of Friday, August 14 at 10:22 AM. Motorists heading eastbound are advised to stay on US 50.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:37 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic flow is normal as of Friday, August 14 at 9:37 AM.
For the best travel conditions this weekend, plan to cross during the following optimal travel windows:
- Friday: Before 10:00 AM and after 10:00 PM
- Saturday: Before 7:00 AM and after 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Before 10:00 AM and after 10:00 PM
Listen to BaySpan - 8:42 AMAll clear
As of Friday, August 14 at 8:42 AM, traffic is moving normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:47 AMAll clear
As of Friday, August 14 at 7:47 AM, traffic is flowing normally with no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling this weekend, the best travel times 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction, and traffic is flowing at normal travel times as of Friday, August 14 at 6:47 AM.
For weekend travel, 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.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is currently clear with normal travel conditions and no backups approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Friday, August 14 at 5:47 AM.
For the upcoming weekend, the best travel 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.
- Sunday: before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:47 AMAll clear
As of Friday, August 14 at 4:47 AM, traffic is running normally with no backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction.
For those traveling over the weekend, the best times to travel are:
- Friday: Before 10:00 AM and after 10:00 PM
- Saturday: Before 7:00 AM and after 5:00 PM
- Sunday: Before 10:00 AM and after 10:00 PM
Listen to BaySpan - 3:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction as of Friday, August 14 at 3:47 AM. Traffic conditions are normal, although the two left lanes are closed for the discontinuation of two-way traffic.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge as of Friday, August 14 at 2:47 AM.
The eastbound bridge is closed for roadwork. Traffic is currently operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound across the westbound bridge, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:47 AMAll clear
Traffic is clear with no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Due to road work, the eastbound bridge is closed, and the center lane on the westbound bridge is closed as a buffer. Traffic is currently operating with one lane open eastbound and one lane westbound.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:47 AMAll clear
There are currently no backups or delays on or approaching the Bay Bridge. As of Friday, August 14 at 12:47 AM, traffic is moving normally despite roadwork closing the eastbound bridge. Traffic is operating with one lane eastbound and one lane westbound across the westbound span, with the center lane closed as a buffer.
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