The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has announced an aggressive construction timeline that will allow full-time all-electronic (cashless) tolling to be in place at the Bay Bridge by this summer. Beginning this month, motorists will see demolition of some of the existing toll booths to create wider lanes at the Bay Bridge plaza in preparation for […]
Bay Bridge Work Transitioning into Cold Weather
As the winter season approaches, and with the 24/7 milling operation 100% complete (thanks to MDTA’s engineers and the hard-working crews), Chesapeake Bay Bridge work has begun the transition into the cold weather season. Approximately 54% of the latex modified concrete (LMC) has already been laid on the westbound right lane. This was achieved in […]
MTA Cancels Westbound Bay Bridge Closures
Due to forecasted temperatures, this week’s midday westbound Bay Bridge center lane closures (December 5 & 6) have been canceled. The westbound right lane remains closed 24/7. At this time, there are no midday westbound Bay Bridge center lane closures scheduled. These closures are dependent on weather, traffic volumes and work progress. Future dates will […]
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Work Cancelled Today
Due to forecasted weather conditions, today’s (Dec. 4) scheduled westbound span center lane closure has been canceled. The status for the midday westbound center lane closures scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, are still to be determined. An additional notice will be sent when the status has been confirmed. For the latest […]
MDTA on Closures and Delays on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will close the center lane of the westbound Bay Bridge Tuesday, December 3, through Friday, December 6, from approximately 10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. daily. There will be no center lane closure today (Dec. 2). The extended timeframe for the center-lane closure is needed for two reasons: Based on weather […]
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Delays Tonight and December 2, 2019
Heavy Westbound Bay Bridge Delays (Approx 8.3mi) Westbound US 50 delays are approximately 8.3 miles prior to the Bay Bridge. Travel off-peak if you can. Recommended travel times for westbound Bay Bridge motorists are: Today after 9 p.m. and Monday, December 2, before 5 a.m. and after 2 p.m. Motorists should remain on US 50 […]
Bay Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project Closures & Tolls
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and the $27 million Bay Bridge deck rehabilitation project continues, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is reminding motorists to travel during off-peak hours, stay alert and plan ahead to avoid travel delays. MDTA expects that between Tuesday, November 26, and Sunday, December 1, more than 3.4 million travelesrs will use […]
Cashless Tolls in Effect Nov 27-30 at Bay Bridge
From Wednesday, November 27, through Saturday, November 30, cashless tolling will be in effect at the Bay Bridge from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. During this time only, motorists will be video tolled at the cash rate if they do not have an E-ZPass. If using a rental vehicle, you can add the vehicle […]
Bay Bridge Work Traffic Alert for November 25
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will close the center lane of the westbound Bay Bridge today from approximately 10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The extended timeframe for the center-lane closure is needed for two reasons: Based on weather forecasts, crews are taking advantage of the good temperatures to pour concrete. The overlay sections in this […]
Bay Bridge Road Work Westbound Right Lane Closed
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and the $27 million Bay Bridge deck rehabilitation project continues, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is reminding motorists to travel during off-peak hours, stay alert and plan ahead to avoid travel delays. MDTA expects that between Tuesday, November 26, and Sunday, December 1, more than 3.4 million travelers will use […]