Posts Tagged ‘Bay Bridge’
Nighttime Bay Bridge Span Closures to Now Feature Phase 1 of Eastbound Deck Replacement
The Maryland Transportation Authority is replacing the deck on the Eastbound William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge. This portion of Phase 1 deck replacement is expected to begin March 2024 with anticipated completion by spring 2025. During construction, the project will utilize existing off-peak lane closures during the day to get work areas ready…
Read MoreGates Begin Operating Tuesday as Part of Bay Bridge ALCS Phased Implementation
On Tuesday, drivers crossing the Bay Bridge will experience the latest phase of an innovative project designed to improve safety and accelerate the process of opening and closing lanes on the bridge. Westbound drivers will see the use of new gates which are part of the Automated Lane Closure System (ALCS). This new system will…
Read MoreReaching The Beach: More Funding Announced For MD 90 Project
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Monday announced that $15-million will be allocated to move the Maryland Route 90 project forward. The funding will enable the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration to accelerate planning and move to the design phase for improving the 12-mile stretch between Route 50 and Coastal Highway.The western portion of Route…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend Traffic Rush Anticipated
DelDOT and MDTA provided the following information and resources for motorists and Memorial Day weekend travelers: Dover: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is suspending construction-related lane closures at 12:01 AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 until 12:01 AM on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. On-going sustained lane shifts and/or lane closures may still be in effect…
Read MoreSuspected Bay Bridge Stunt Driver Faces 27 Charges
The driver seen on social media doing skidding doughnuts on The Bay Bridge is facing a combined 27 criminal and traffic charges. Maryland Transportation Authority Police investigated the widely-viewed video and determined the stunt occurred Sunday on the westbound span. 22-year-old Gary Ray Montague Junior of Dumfries, Virginia was identified as the suspected driver. After…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bay Bridge Traffic Released in Both Directions
Motorists advised to call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA for current Bay Bridge conditions. Currently, the Bay Bridge is FULL wind restrictions: (sustained wind speeds exceeding 50 mph for a continuous period of 10 mins or more; or wind gusts persistently exceed 50 mph over a period of 15 mins) only automobiles, pickup trucks,…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Announces Bay Bridge Westbound Right Lane Reopened Today More Than A Year Ahead of Schedule
MD Gov Hogan Announces All Lanes of Bay Bridge Will Be OPEN this Summer
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that all lanes at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge will be open this summer as deck work on the westbound right lane is completed a year ahead of schedule and all-electronic tolling goes live. The governor was joined by Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Executive Director James F. Ports, Jr. and MDTA…
Read MoreMaryland Governor expediting work, closing toll booths at Bay Bridge as traffic nightmare persists
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expediting work and closing toll booths at the Bay Bridge in an attempt to complete construction that’s caused a traffic nightmare for commuters, travelers, and residents in parts of Queen Anne’s and Anne Arundel Counties. “I am taking action to demand that every effort be taken to complete this project…
Read MoreBay Bridge Construction & Backups to Become the Norm for the Duration
Beginning on Monday drivers using the Bay Bridge will find the westbound right lane closed and two way operations on the westbound bridge halted because of the narrower lane configuration. Maryland Transportation warn drivers that major delays in both directions will occur during morning and afternoon rush hour periods. However, the MDTA also has announced…
Read MoreDeck Rehab Work to Begin on Bay Bridge – Drivers Should Expect Major Delays
Motorists should prepare for experiencing major delays on the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial / Bay Bridge (US 50/301) beginning Tuesday, September 24, when two-way operations on the westbound span cease in preparation for the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) $27-million deck rehabilitation project. MDTA had initially announced the two-year Bay Bridge project would begin early…
Read MoreWestbound Bay Bridge Height Clearance to be Reduced for 6 Months
Commercial Vehicle Operators are being notified that the westbound Bay Bridge height clearance will be reduced to 14′ 6″ for about 6 months beginning on April 23. Vehicles above this height should plan to take an alternate route. Maryland Transportation officials say the reduced clearance is necessary to complete the final phase of westbound span…
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