Wind Restrictions Are In Effect for Both The Bay Bridge and Bay Bridge Tunnel

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Wind restrictions pt 2 in effect at Bay & Nice(US 301) bridges. Restrictions pt 1 at Key(I-695) & warnings at Hatem. http://go.usa.gov/tcuQ 

• Wind Restriction II (sustained wind speeds or wind gusts exceeding 50 mph) only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, commercial buses and heavy-laden tractor/trailers are permitted to cross the bridge. Tractor-box trailer combinations will not be permitted to cross any bridge if the gross weight is less than 64,000 pounds.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

The CBBT is now open. We are currently operating under level 4 wind restrictions. Winds are in excess of 60mph.

• Level 4 The only types of vehicles allowed to cross are cars without exterior cargo, pick-up trucks without cargo, mini-vans, and SUVs. Complimentary District-operated wind vans will be provided to assist in transporting exterior cargo that would otherwise restrict passenger cars and pickups. 

The CBBT was closed about 2 hours ago due to 80mph winds. It has now been reopened with restrictions