Bay Bridge (US 50/301)
Lane Closures and Traffic Patterns
Scheduled for August 11 – 24, 2024
All work will be performed weather permitting. The MDTA urges motorists to drive with caution and obey all traffic-control devices and lane-control signals. Headlights are required at all times on the bridge. Lane closures are subject to change and closure times are dependent on traffic volumes and other work variables.
TOLL DOLLARS AT WORK
The westbound span may be closed Sunday, August 11, and Sunday, August 18, from midnight to 5 a.m. the following morning for preservation/maintenance work. Two-way traffic will operate on the eastbound span during the full westbound span closures.
The eastbound span may be closed Monday, August 12, through Wednesday, August 14, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, Thursday, August 15, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, Saturday, August 17, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning, Monday, August 19, through Wednesday, August 21, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, Thursday, August 22, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning and Saturday, August 24, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning for preservation/maintenance work.
The eastbound nighttime closures feature deck removal and replacement for the eastbound bridge deck replacement project. Temporary concrete connection slabs are utilized for this crucial work, allowing for travel lanes to reopen each morning and for a smoother driving transition across work areas. Learn more here. Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span during the full eastbound span closures.
Note: Lane closures may start earlier if traffic volumes allow. Motorists advised to call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for 24/7 bridge conditions.
Travel off-peak when crossing from shore to shore. The best times to cross the Bay Bridge on weekends include:
- Friday – eastbound before 10 a.m. & after 9 p.m. and westbound before 10 a.m. & after 8 p.m.
- Saturday – eastbound before 7 a.m. & after 6 p.m. and westbound before 9 a.m. & after 7 p.m.
- Sunday – eastbound before 10 a.m. & after 7 p.m. and westbound before 11 a.m. & after 10 p.m.
Tolling Reminder: All-electronic tolling is statewide in Maryland. Standard Video Toll rates apply for any trips not paid with a valid E-ZPass or Pay-By-Plate account at toll facilities. Enroll in E-ZPass or Pay-By-Plate at DriveEzMD.com.
For 24/7 real time Bay Bridge updates call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) or visit Baybridge.com. You may also follow us on X/Twitter at https://x.com/TheMDTA where major incidents are covered.
