Overnight closures scheduled for Bay Bridge during first week of March

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — Motorists traveling across the Bay Bridge (US 50/301) should prepare for a series of overnight lane closures and traffic pattern changes during the week of March 1-7, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).

All work is weather permitting and is part of ongoing preservation and maintenance efforts funded by toll dollars.

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Officials are urging drivers to use caution, obey all traffic-control devices and lane-control signals, and remember that headlights are required at all times while crossing the bridge.

Westbound span closures

The westbound span may be fully closed:

• Sunday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday
• Saturday from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday

During these closures, two-way traffic will operate on the eastbound span.

Eastbound span closures

The eastbound span may be fully closed:

• Monday through Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning
• Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday
• Friday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday

When the eastbound span is closed, two-way traffic will run on the westbound span.

Daytime lane closures

In addition to the overnight work, one lane on the eastbound span may be closed:

• Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span during those daytime closures as well.

Officials noted that closure times may change depending on traffic volumes and other work variables.

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For 24/7 real-time traffic conditions at the Bay Bridge, drivers can call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726). Real-time updates on major incidents are also available on X at x.com/TheMDTA.