Overnight lane closures planned on Bay Bridge next week

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — Motorists traveling across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge should expect overnight closures and shifting traffic patterns next week as the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) continues preservation and maintenance work.

The work is scheduled for Jan. 11 through Jan. 17, weather permitting.

Officials urge drivers to remain alert, obey traffic-control devices and lane signals, and remember that headlights are required at all times on the bridge.

Closure times may change based on traffic volumes and work conditions.

According to MDTA, the westbound span of the bridge may be closed Sunday night from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday for maintenance work.

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During that time, two-way traffic will operate on the eastbound span.

The eastbound span may be closed overnight Monday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Friday from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. These closures are part of the ongoing bridge deck replacement and preservation project.

During eastbound closures, two-way traffic will be shifted to the westbound span.

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In addition, single-lane closures on the westbound span are expected Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, to allow crews to perform maintenance work.

MDTA also reminds drivers that all-electronic tolling is in effect statewide.

Drivers without a valid E-ZPass or Pay-By-Plate account will be charged standard video toll rates.

Enroll in E-ZPass or Pay-By-Plate at DriveEzMD.com.

For real-time traffic updates, motorists can call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726).