Across the Bay 10K will temporarily close Bay Bridge’s Eastbound span

The Maryland Transportation Authority says that drivers should be ready for heavy traffic and delays on November 6.

Weather permitting, from about midnight to 2PM, the eastbound span of the Bay Bridge, US 50/301, will be closed temporarily to traffic for the “Across the Bay 10K” running event on November 6.

MDTA officials say that two-way traffic operations will be in place on the westbound span, and one lane of traffic will operate in each direction on the westbound span, with the center lane closed to traffic.

People should also be aware, the center lane may open to traffic intermittently to help reduce westbound delays.

MDTA will have two detours in place on the Eastern Shore due to the race:

• The off-ramp from eastbound US 50 to MD 8 will be closed.  A detour will be in place to direct motorists to the next exit at Thompson Creek Road.  From there, motorists will travel westbound on MD 835 to the signal at MD 8.
• The on-ramp from MD 8 to westbound US 50 will be closed.  All traffic attempting to access westbound US 50 will be directed to MD 18, to the roundabout at Castle Marina Road and onto westbound US 50.
• MD 18 between Main Street and Love Point Road will be closed.  All traffic will be detoured through Stevensville on Love Point Road and Main Street.
• In addition, residents wishing to travel west on US 50 are advised to approach the highway from either Duke Street or Castle Marina Road.

To avoid delays on this day, drivers are encouraged to travel before 6AM or after 6PM.