I cross the Bay Bridge over the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland a few times a week, so I signed up for a traffic alert email set up by the MDTA. This is one I received yesterday (Wednesday June 27th 2012).
There are no coincidences.
6/27/12 -- HEAVY FRIDAY TRAFFIC EXPECTED DUE TO CONVOY
baybridge.com mdta@baybridge.com via publicaster.com
Jun 27 (1 day ago)
HEAVY FRIDAY TRAFFIC EXPECTED AT BAY BRIDGE
Motorists Advised to Travel Off-Peak, Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for Current Traffic Conditions
Due to two military convoys, motorists should expect high traffic volumes on Friday, June 29, at approximately 12 noon, when 27 vehicles will arrive eastbound at the bridge, and at approximately 1 p.m., when 61 vehicles will arrive eastbound at the bridge. The MDTA will direct the groups to the far-right side of the toll plaza.
Weather permitting, the MDTA will implement two-way traffic operations to help alleviate delays and encourages motorists to travel off-peak. The best times to travel are:
Thursday and Friday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
Saturday before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Sunday before 10 a.m. and after 10 p.m.
This summer season has been very busy so far with travel to the Shore. Mid-day traffic returning from the Shore on Sundays has led to back-ups along the westbound US 50/301 corridor. Travel off-peak when returning home on Sundays - travel before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Expect major delays when traveling during peak hours.
The MDTA urges motorists to stay alert and use caution when traveling the bridge:
• Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) for 24/7 traffic conditions at the bridge.
• Visit baybridge.com to view live traffic cameras at the bridge and to sign up for traffic and email alerts.
• Obey posted speed limits and overhead lane-control signals.
• Stay alert -- do not change lanes or "sightsee" while traveling over the bridge.
• Make sure your vehicle is "road ready"-- one disabled vehicle can cause extensive backups.
• If your vehicle becomes disabled, remain inside your vehicle and call #77 for assistance.
• For Statewide traffic conditions, visit 511md.org.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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Comments
thanks for the info
have posted on facebook. look forward to more good news.