Heads Up: Maintenance Work Brings Lane Closures To The Bay Bridge

ANNAPOLIS, Md.  (WJZ) -- Traffic patterns on the Bay Bridge will change this coming week due to maintenance work.

The westbound span will be closed Monday through Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Saturday from 10 p.m.  to 7 a.m.

All traffic will be directed to the eastbound span of the bridge during westbound span closures.

One westbound lane may be closed from Monday through Wednesday from  9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.  Thursday, the westbound lane will be closed from 9 a.m. until 1p.m.

Drivers should expect one lane to be closed for 15 minutes from Monday through Thursday for contractor pick-up.

The MDTA offers the following travel tips for the NASCAR Weekend:

Travel off-peak when heading to and from the Eastern Shore. The best times to travel the Bay Bridge on the weekend include:

- 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.