FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tamory Winfield, 410-537-1017
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MARKS THE START OF THE SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON
Minimize Delays at Bay Bridge by Following Suggested Travel Times;
Allow Courtesy and Safe Driving to Guide You to Your Destination;
Drive E-Z with E-ZPass or Pay-By-Plate
BALTIMORE, MD (May 22, 2023) – The Maryland Transportation Authority is highlighting the important roles that each motorist plays in safely navigating another summer travel season that gets underway this Memorial Day holiday. A commitment to safe driving practices will help protect yourself, your family and other travelers on our roadways. In addition, traveling off-peak will assist in reducing anticipated travel delays crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Drivers may also find time savings using the I-95 northern route via the Tydings Bridge when traveling from shore to shore.
Memorial Day Week and Weekend Travel
Higher volumes of traffic are expected at the Bay Bridge between Friday, May 26, and Monday, May 29.
Maryland Transportation Authority officials project that more than 325,000 vehicles will cross the bridge during that period. It should be noted that delays are to be expected at the bridge and along the US 50 corridor throughout the entire holiday travel period. Heavier eastbound traffic volumes are expected Thursday, May 25, through Saturday, May 27, with heavier westbound traffic volumes expected to build Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29. 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. For real-time updates on major incidents on Maryland toll roads follow twitter.com/TheMDTA on Twitter.
