Traffic & Transit
Bay Bridge Reopens After Strong Winds Halt Traffic For 1.5 Hours
The Bay Bridge reopened after traffic was held for 1.5 hours amid strong winds. Gusts hovered around 50 mph in Annapolis.
Last updated at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Chesapeake Bay Bridge reopened to traffic Wednesday afternoon after strong winds halted all crossings for 1.5 hours.
The Maryland Transportation Authority initiated the full traffic hold at 1 p.m. and lifted it at 2:37 p.m.
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Drivers can check the MDTA's profile on X, formerly Twitter, to see real-time wind restrictions on bridges.
The MDTA's wind policy is posted here.
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The National Weather Service said gusts up to 48 mph were possible in Annapolis. The NWS recorded a gust at 41 mph at the U.S. Naval Academy at 1:54 p.m.
Thunderstorms are expected to hit Maryland on Wednesday. There's also a small chance of a tornado, hail and flooding. Read Patch's latest weather story to see the forecast.
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