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CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE FOURTH OF JULY BEST DRIVE TIMES

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Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for 24/7 Bridge Conditions

BALTIMORE (June 30, 2025) - Motorists should expect heavy traffic at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor Wednesday, July 2, through Monday, July 7, in both directions. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) recommends the following times to cross the bridge to alleviate travel delays.

  • Eastbound:
    • Wednesday, July 2 – before 10 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
    • Thursday, July 3 – before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
    • Friday, July 4 – before 7 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
    • Saturday, July 5 – before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 6 – before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
    • Monday, July 7 – before 12 p.m. and after 7 p.m.
  • Westbound:
    • Wednesday, July 2 – before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, July 3 – before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
    • Friday, July 4 – before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
    • Saturday, July 5 – before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 6 – before 9 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
    • Monday, July 7 – before 6 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

For real-time 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic information call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) or visit Baybridge.com. For real-time updates on major incidents on Maryland toll roads follow https://x.com/TheMDTA on X.

Stretches of concurrent eastbound and westbound delays are anticipated over the holiday period. Motorists should stay on US 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents. Weather and traffic permitting, two-way traffic operations (during which one lane of eastbound traffic is directed to the westbound span) will be implemented to help prevent eastbound delays from becoming gridlock at the Bay Bridge. Two-way traffic operations may be limited based on westbound traffic volumes, as bridge officials strive to mitigate delays on both sides of the bridge. Two-way traffic operations are prohibited during bridge wind warnings/restrictions, fog/limited visibility and times of precipitation, and may be prohibited during incidents. Drivers who travel outside of the recommended drive times should expect significant delays when crossing the bridge. The core issue is traffic volume exceeding lane capacity, not two-way operations timing nor management.

Overhead lane signals apply to travel lanes BEFORE, ON and AFTER the bridge wherever lane signals are present.

Overhead signals

  • RED X: Means the lane is closed. You MUST NOT enter or travel in any lane over which a RED X signal is shown.
  • YELLOW X: Prepare to vacate the lane beneath the YELLOW X signal and move to a lane with a DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW.
  • DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW: Motorists can drive in the lane beneath the GREEN ARROW signal.
    

MDTA Police and its law enforcement partners continue regular patrols and targeted traffic safety initiatives to keep every motorist safe. This includes enforcement when motorists fail to obey the lane-use control signals on the highway approaches and on the bridge. You may report aggressive or dangerous driving on Maryland toll roads by calling MDTA Police Dispatch at 410-537-7911.

 
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