Bay Bridge Westbound Center Lane To Close Starting Jan. 29

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Beginning Jan. 29, weather permitting, the center lane of the westbound Bay Bridge will be closed as crews continue their work. The next phase calls for pouring concrete onto the westbound right lane and filling 22 bridge joints and eight full-depth puncture holes. Because of the the accelerated schedule MDTA employed last fall, mechanical and hydro milling work has been completed. Crews also have been able to place 54 percent of the latex modified concrete needed for the project.

The Maryland Transportation Authority states that 90 percent of Bay Bridge drivers use E-ZPass in the winter, so work can continue on the westbound right lane and avoid traffic issues during rush hour by closing the center lane.

Motorists should expect center lane closures any time between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. weekdays, weather and traffic volumes permitting. MDTA will continue to evaluate the time frame and may adjust the schedule based on weather and traffic volumes. During the center lane closures, the remaining lane will be 11 feet wide, meaning wide loads – vehicles wider than 10 feet – will be prohibited.

Upcoming tasks to be completed on the bridge include replacing overhead signals and steel rail posts, and deck sealing and deck/joint repairs in the center and left lanes during overnight hours. The eastbound all-electronic tolling project will need to be done, including utility relocation, roadway reconstruction and installation of the new eastbound tolling gantry between the bridge and MD 8.