Westbound Bay Bridge Lanes to be Repainted for Safety

A crew will begin installing new lane markings, rumble strips and signs on the westbound Chesapeake Bay Bridge this weekend to enhance safety.

The measures are intended to help keep drivers safe during two-way traffic operations, according to a statement released by the Maryland Transportation Authority. 

The work is set to begin Friday, and will continue throughout the coming week.

"Westbound motorists will need to adjust to the new pavement markings, which will prohibit changing lanes between the left and center lanes for the entire trip across the bridge, whether or not two-way operations are in effect," according to the release.

The new signs being installed will remind motorists to stay in their lanes.