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Best Times to Travel

 

Travel off-peak when crossing from shore to shore. The best times to cross the Bay Bridge on weekends include:

  • Friday
    • Eastbound before 10 a.m. & after 9 p.m.
    • Westbound before 10 a.m. & after 8 p.m.
  • Saturday
    • Eastbound before 7 a.m. & after 6 p.m.
    • Westbound before 9 a.m. & after 7 p.m.
  • Sunday
    • Eastbound before 10 a.m. & after 7 p.m.
    • Westbound before 11 a.m. & after 10 p.m.

Avoid distractions, maintain a safe following distance and follow posted speed limits. Motorists should stay on US 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents.

For 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic information call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) or visit Baybridge.com to view real-time traffic cameras. For real-time updates on major incidents follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheMDTA or view the feed from our homepage at https://mdta.maryland.gov/.

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Public Calendar

Capital Committee Meeting - May 1, 2025

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the Capital Committee Meeting Homepage. The Capital Committee Meeting homepage also provides access to the virtual meeting, schedule, agenda, materials and minutes.

Baltimore Port Alliance Hiring & Career Expo

10 AM

Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk Campus

Alvin & Mary Lloyd College Center

7200 Sollers Point Road

Baltimore, MD 21222

Baltimore Port Alliance Hiring & Career Expo

Interested in working at the MDTA? Come find our booth at the BPA Career Fair & Hiring Expo on May 1st.

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting - May 8, 2025

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Homepage. The Finance and Administration Committee Meeting homepage also provides access to the virtual meeting, schedule, agenda, materials and minutes.