With the Fourth of July falling on a Sunday this year and more people expected to travel with the lifting of Maryland’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on July 1, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) expects increased travel across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge from Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5. The MDTA encourages motorists to plan ahead, leave plenty of time, slow down and follow suggested drive times to avoid delays throughout the holiday weekend.
The Bay Bridge and the US 50 corridor will remain busy during this travel period. Motorists should expect heavier eastbound traffic volumes Friday, July 2, and Saturday, July 3, with the heaviest westbound traffic volumes expected Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5. Motorists should stay on US 50 on BOTH sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents.
Travel off-peak when heading to and from the Eastern Shore. The best times to travel the Bay Bridge this holiday period include:
- Friday, July 2 – before 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
- Saturday, July 3 – before 6 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
- Sunday, July 4 – before 8 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Monday, July 5 – before 6 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Weather and traffic volumes permitting, the MDTA will implement two-way operations to help alleviate eastbound delays at the Bay Bridge. Motorists MUST pay attention and adhere to overhead lane signals. As a reminder, two-way operations are prohibited during bridge wind warnings/restrictions, fog or times of precipitation. Note: Two-way operations may be limited Sunday and Monday based on westbound traffic volumes.
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