Bay Bridge Crash Involved 4 Vehicles, Closed 1 Span: Officials

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Highway officials said a Tuesday afternoon crash temporarily closed all three lanes of the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A press release noted that the victims needed emergency medical services.

The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the closure at 3:02 p.m. The Maryland Department of Transportation posted a report on its traffic map at 2:57 p.m.

That write-up clarified that four vehicles were involved in the accident. Highway cameras showed an ambulance presence at gantry 12, which is about halfway across the bridge.

By 4:42 p.m., east and westbound delays stretched for 2.5 miles. The eastbound crossing stayed open, but traffic crawled along. There were no two-way operations on the westbound span during rush hour.

The MDTA reopened the right lane of the westbound bridge by 5:16 p.m. The other two lanes cleared by 6 p.m.

Here's how to check on traffic and delays:

• Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) for 24/7 Bay Bridge traffic conditions. Any pressing travel updates will be posted on the MDTA's Twitter.
• Visit baybridge.com to view traffic cameras and to sign up for email alerts.
• Follow the MDTA on social media at TheMDTA and facebook.com/TheMDTA.
• Ease your travel with E-ZPass. Visit ezpassmd.com to enroll online and for a list of E-ZPass "On the Go" retail locations.
• Know Before You Go - To view traffic cameras on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov or visit MD511.org for statewide travel information. When you call 511, just say "Reach the Beach." The free phone call can eliminate some of the hassle of your road trip.
• To sign up for email/text alerts or view real-time traffic camera images on MDTA roadways, visit mdta.maryland.gov.

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