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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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Eastbound backups reached 3 miles Monday; two-way traffic unavailable
Eastbound backups reached 3 miles at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road) at 2:55-3:05 p.m., with travel peaking at 19 minutes during the 2 p.m. hour (typical 14). Delays began at Exit 32 (Sandy Point) at 1:55 p.m. and cleared by 5:27 p.m.; two-way operations were unavailable. A disabled vehicle closed the westbound right lane at 3:40 p.m., with no reported backup. Overnight, heavy fog was reported from 12:05 to 1:05 a.m., followed by wind warnings for sustained winds of 30-39 mph from 1:15 to 2:30 a.m.
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38 updates logged
- 11:10 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with no backups on the bridge or its approaches.
Best weekend travel times:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 10:10 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with no backups on the bridge or its approaches.
Recommended weekend travel times:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 9:15 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with no backups on the bridge or its approaches.
Listen to BaySpan - 8:15 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with no backups on the approaches. Travel times are normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 7:20 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear in both directions on the Bay Bridge, with no backups on the approaches. Travel times are normal.
Listen to BaySpan - 6:25 PMAll clear
No backups in either direction on or approaching the Bay Bridge. Traffic is moving normally.
Best weekend travel times:
- Friday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:27 PMAll clear
Traffic is clear in both directions, with no backups on or approaching the Maryland Bay Bridge. Travel times are normal.
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Bay Bridge Mid-Span, Eastbound traffic cameraSaved - 5:15 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 5:01 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about 1 mile before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently available.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:50 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles from the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:40 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound Bay Bridge delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles before the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently available.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:25 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are currently unavailable.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:15 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time.
Listen to BaySpan - 4:01 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), 1.5 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are currently unavailable.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:50 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound Bay Bridge delays begin at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles from the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:40 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound Bay Bridge traffic is delayed starting at Exit 31 (Whitehall Road), about 1.5 miles before the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays, despite the right lane being closed for a disabled vehicle. Two-way traffic operations are unavailable at this time.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:26 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound Bay Bridge traffic is delayed starting at Exit 30 (Whitehall Road), about 2.5 miles before the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:15 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 30, about 2.5 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations cannot currently be put in effect.
Listen to BaySpan - 3:05 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 29B (Cape Saint Claire Road), about 3 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:55 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound Bay Bridge traffic is delayed starting at Exit 29B (Cape St. Claire Road), about 3 miles before the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently available.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:45 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 30 on U.S. 50, about 2.5 miles before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are not currently possible.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:31 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:20 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations are currently unavailable.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:10 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound delays begin at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), one mile before the Bay Bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays. Two-way traffic operations cannot be implemented at this time.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:55 PMTraffic advisory
Eastbound Bay Bridge traffic is delayed beginning at Exit 32 (Sandy Point), about one mile from the bridge. Westbound traffic has no delays.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:40 AMAll clear
No delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction.
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Bay Bridge Westbound, Gantry N19 traffic cameraSaved - 2:30 AMWind advisory
No delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Wind warnings are in effect, with sustained winds of 30–39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:15 AMWind advisory
No delays at the Bay Bridge in either direction. Wind warnings are in effect, with sustained winds of 30–39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 2:05 AMWind advisory
No delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Wind warnings are in effect, with sustained winds of 30–39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:55 AMWind advisory
No delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Wind warnings are in effect, with sustained winds of 30–39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:45 AMWind advisory
No delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Wind warnings are in effect, with sustained winds of 30–39 mph. House trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:30 AMWind advisory
No delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Wind warnings are in effect, with sustained winds of 30–39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other vehicles vulnerable to high winds should use caution when crossing.
Listen to BaySpan - 1:15 AMWind advisory
No delays in either direction on the Bay Bridge. Wind warnings are in effect, with sustained winds of 30–39 mph. Drivers of house trailers, box trailers, and other wind-sensitive vehicles should use caution when crossing.
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Bay Bridge Mid-Span, Eastbound traffic cameraSaved - 1:05 AMFog advisory
No backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Heavy fog is reducing visibility on the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:55 AMFog advisory
No backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Heavy fog is reducing visibility on the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:30 AMFog advisory
No backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Heavy fog is reducing visibility on the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:15 AMFog advisory
No backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Heavy fog is reducing visibility on the bridge.
Listen to BaySpan - 12:05 AMFog advisory
No backups on or approaching the Bay Bridge in either direction. Heavy fog is reducing visibility on the bridge.
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