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Best Times to Travel

Travel off-peak when crossing from shore to shore. The best times to cross the Bay Bridge on weekends include:

Friday

Eastbound

  • Before 9 a.m. & after 8 p.m.

Westbound

  • Before 9 a.m. & after 7 p.m.

Saturday

Eastbound

  • Before 7 a.m. & after 7 p.m.

Westbound

  • Before 9 a.m. & after 7 p.m.

Sunday

Eastbound 

  • Before 10 a.m. & after 7 p.m.

Westbound

  • Before 11 a.m. & after 10 p.m.

Avoid distractions, maintain a safe following distance and follow posted speed limits. Motorists should stay on US 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents.

For 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic information call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) or visit our real-time traffic cameras. For real-time updates on major incidents follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA or view the feed from our homepage at https://mdta.maryland.gov/.

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Public Calendar

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting - December 4, 2025

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Homepage. The Finance and Administration Committee Meeting homepage also provides access to the virtual meeting, schedule, agenda, materials and minutes.

Key Bridge Rebuild Virtual Community Update

6 PM

Virtual Zoom Meeting

MDTA invites you to a Virtual Community Update on the Key Bridge Rebuild Project.

Join us to hear the latest information including pre-construction activities, factors influencing estimated cost range and schedule, design elements, upcoming construction activities, and commuter resources.

MDTA Board Meeting - December 18, 2025

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the MDTA Board Meeting Homepage. The MDTA Board Meeting homepage also provides access to the meeting schedule, materials, agenda and minutes.