Bay Bridge Crash Caused Injury, 3 Miles Of Delays: Officials

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A serious crash on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge injured at least one person and caused delays Tuesday afternoon, highway officials said. Authorities did not offer an update on the injured victim(s). Officials confirmed the crash around 12:30 p.m. and shut down all three westbound lanes.

By 1:46 p.m., eastbound traffic stretched for 3 miles. Westbound congestion extended for 3.5 miles before the crossing.

At 2 p.m., the Maryland Transportation Authority said all lanes had reopened on the westbound span.

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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