Maryland Shorebound During the Fourth of July Holiday Period?

MARYLAND News (6/28/2023) – Motorists should expect heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor Friday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 5, in both directions. The best times to travel across the Bay Bridge this holiday period will be off-peak, including:

• Friday, June 30 – before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
• Saturday, July 1 – before 7 a.m. and after 7 pm
• Sunday, July 2 – before 9 a.m. and after 8 pm
• Monday, July 3 – before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 4 – before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 5 – before 6 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

Stretches of concurrent eastbound and westbound delays are anticipated over the holiday period. Recent post-pandemic Fourth of July holiday periods have experienced nearly 12-mile delays westbound and nearly 5-mile delays eastbound. Weather and traffic permitting, two-way operations will be implemented to help alleviate eastbound delays at the Bay Bridge. Two-way operations may be limited based on westbound traffic volumes, as bridge officials strive to mitigate delays on both sides of the bridge. Two-way operations are prohibited during bridge wind warnings/restrictions, fog/limited visibility or times of precipitation, and may be prohibited during incidents.

Motorists may also find time savings by utilizing the I-95 northern route traveling the Tydings Bridge to and from the Eastern Shore.

For real-time 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic information call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) or visit Baybridge.com. For real-time updates on major incidents on Maryland toll roads follow twitter.com/TheMDTA on Twitter.

Original article by Maryland Department of Transportation