MARYLAND — Because the Memorial Day vacation alerts the beginning of peak journey season, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is urging motorists to prioritize security on the roads.
With Maryland’s toll services, notably the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial (Bay Bridge), anticipated to see heavy site visitors, the MDTA has supplied steering on one of the best instances to journey to reduce delays.
Greater than 340,000 automobiles are anticipated to cross the Bay Bridge from Friday, Might 23, to Monday, Might 26.
To facilitate smoother journey, the MDTA recommends staying on US 50 on each side of the bridge to maintain native roads clear for first responders and residents.
The MDTA has outlined optimum journey instances for the Bay Bridge.
Eastbound
- Thursday, Might 22 – earlier than 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Friday, Might 23 – earlier than 8 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Saturday, Might 24 – earlier than 7 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
- Sunday, Might 25 – earlier than 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Memorial Day Monday, Might 26 – earlier than 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, Might 27 – earlier than 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m.
Westbound
- Thursday, Might 22 – earlier than 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m.
- Friday, Might 23 – earlier than 8 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Might 24 – earlier than 11 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Might 25 – earlier than 11 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
- Memorial Day Monday, Might 26 – earlier than 9 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
- Tuesday, Might 27 – earlier than 6 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Actual-time site visitors updates for the Bay Bridge will be accessed by calling 1-877-BAYSPAN or visiting Baybridge.com. The MDTA additionally advises that two-way site visitors operations could also be carried out to stop eastbound delays from changing into gridlock, although these operations are topic to climate situations and site visitors volumes.
Security stays a prime precedence, with the MDTA reminding drivers to stick to lane alerts and obey the Transfer Over regulation, which applies to all stopped automobiles displaying warning alerts or warning lights. Motorists are additionally urged to keep away from distractions, adhere to hurry limits, and guarantee their automobiles are road-ready.
The MDTA Police emphasize the significance of sober driving, stating, “It’s NEVER permissible to drive impaired by alcohol or medication.” Vacationers are inspired to designate a sober driver or use public transportation choices.
For toll funds, Maryland affords E-ZPass, Pay-By-Plate, and Video Tolling choices. Pay-By-Plate routinely payments tolls to a registered bank card with out the necessity for a transponder.
DriveEzMD Buyer Service Facilities will likely be closed on Saturday, Might 24, and Monday, Might 26, however the DriveEzMD cell app and automatic system stay accessible for account administration and funds.
