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QUEEN ANNE'S CO., MD - The Chesapeake Bay Bridge has reopened after a full closure was implemented due to strong winds.

5:00pm

According to the Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff and the Maryland Transportation Authority, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge will be fully closed due to strong winds. 

State officials are urging motorists to seek alternative routes at this time. 

Update

As of 7:00pm, traffic officials have reopened the bridge.

MDTA says "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."

Motorists can hear the latest updates on the bridge and closures by calling 1-877-229-7726.

 

Sam joined the WBOC team in January 2024 as a News Producer. She graduated from the University of Delaware in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication. Before working at WBOC, Sam worked for Hens All-Access in the University of Delaware’s Athletics Department. She also interned for the Delmarva Sports Network in 2022. 

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