WASHINGTON – Lane closures begin Sunday on the Bay Bridge (US 50/301) as preservation and maintenance work gets underway. The closures and traffic pattern changes will happen from March 29 through April 4.
The following details on closures and traffic patterns were provided by the Maryland Transportation Authority:
- The westbound span may be closed Sunday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning for preservation/maintenance work or routine annual inspections. Two-way traffic will operate on the eastbound span during the full westbound span closures.
- The eastbound span may be closed Monday through Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning for preservation/maintenance work or routine annual inspections. Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span during the full eastbound span closures.
- One lane of the eastbound span may be closed Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon for preservation/maintenance work. Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span.
- When daytime two-way traffic is in effect on the westbound span, toll lanes 4 through 7 will be directed into contra-flow traffic on the westbound span. Motorists wishing to use an E-ZPass® Only lane to access the eastbound span should use toll lane 9.
- Monday through Thursday, one lane will be closed for approximately 15 minutes for contractor pick-up.
Note: Concrete repair and replacement project nears completion at Bay Bridge toll plaza. Lane 2 and associated toll booth remain continuously (24/7) closed. Pay attention to overhead and portable electronic signs.
