Across The Bay 10K To Mean Partial Bay Bridge Closure

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Across the Bay 10K is your only chance to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge by foot, and this year's run is set for Sunday, Nov. 4. The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning drivers to expect delays from just after midnight through 2 p.m. on Sunday, noting that weather permitting, the eastbound span of the Bay Bridge (US 50/301) will be closed temporarily to traffic.

Two-way traffic operations will be in place on the westbound span. One lane of traffic will operate in each direction on the westbound span, with the center lane closed to traffic. Highway officials say the center lane may open to traffic intermittently to help reduce westbound delays.

In addition, the following closures and detours will be in place on the Eastern Shore during the event:

• 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, drivers 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 should approach the highway from either Duke Street or Castle Marina Road.

In the case of extreme weather, the State of Maryland, through the MDTA, has the right to cancel the event if they feel that participants are in danger, the event website says. If this happens, there will be no refunds for registrations or other expenses incurred by race participants. Any change will be posted on our website and Facebook page.

Photo courtesy of Maryland Department of Transportation