![]() ![]() ![]() * Don't confuse this bridge with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel near Norfolk, Va. Stop at Sandy Springs State Park on the western side for spectacular views of the bridge (see my review, "Great bridge view"), then stop at Hemingway's restaurant on the eastern side to reward yourself with food, drink and more fine bridge views (see my review, "Reward yourself, bridge travelers!"). Call at least one hour in advance to arrange to have someone drive you across the bridge - for a fee, of course! * Treat the crossing as travel, not torture. It will replace the picturesque Little CreekKiptopeke ferry service. * Kent Island Express (see its website) offers a Drive Over Service. The new artery is one of the boldest engineering projects ever undertaken to speed traffic. From my house, it adds about 30 minutes to the drive. residents CAN avoid this bridge - by traveling north to Baltimore, Md., on to near Wilmington, Del., then south to beaches at Rehoboth Beach, Del., and Ocean City, Md. A crash on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge blocked traffic on the westbound span for hours Tuesday afternoon. ![]() Not to mention that the eastbound span is nearly 70 years old. because of its height (186 feet), length (4.3 miles), narrow traffic lanes, lack of shoulders, low side barriers, exposure to high winds and heavy traffic (including lots of truck traffic). Some consider this the scariest span in the U.S. 50 to Ocean CityĪpproximate time and distance: 578 miles/9.Live in Washington, D.C., and want to go to the beaches on Maryland's Eastern Shore? You pretty much have to face up to crossing the intimidating Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a journey not for sufferers of acrophobia (fear of heights) or gephyrophobia (fear of bridges). 113 south into Maryland, then turn east on either Maryland Route 90 or U.S. Travel over 17.6-miles of engineering innovation and vibrant wildlife - without a single stop sign, traffic light, or intersection in sight. ![]() Take Exit 4A, marked "Christiana Mall," onto Delaware Route 1, south toward Dover. Follow I-95 north into northern Delaware.Inclement weather is expected to arrive to the. From I-70, take Exit 91A south onto the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) toward Annapolis/Glen Burnie Weather-related Delays Expected Friday Afternoon at Chesapeake Bay Bridge.Follow I-70 east as it joins the Pennsylvania Turnpike.Īpproximate time and distance: 538 miles/9 hours.Choose your best route to connect with I-70 east.50 to Ocean City.Īpproximate time and distance: 425 miles/7 hours 113 south into Maryland, then turn east on either Maryland Route 90 or U.S. Take Exit 4A, marked "Christiana Mall," onto Delaware Route 1, south toward Dover.Take exit 91A-91B for I-695 south toward I-95 north Take exit 11B for Interstate 95 north.Merge onto US-30 W Use the left lanes to turn left onto I-70 east (marked toward Baltimore).At Exit 85, turn east on I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike).If you'd like to avoid crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, consider this alternative route: 50 east across the Bay Bridge and straight into Ocean CityĪpproximate time and distance: 350 miles/7 hours Follow I-97 south to Exit 1, and turn east on U.S.From I-695, take Exit 4 to I-97 south toward Annapolis.To see alternate routes: Tap on the ETA bar at the bottom of your screen. From I-70, take Exit 91 south onto the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) toward Annapolis/Glen Burnie When searching for a route, Waze will often provide multiple options.Alternating, single-lane closures on I-64 from. Exit the Turnpike at Breezewood, and follow the signs to I-70 east (marked toward Baltimore) Please note: all schedules are dependent on weather and unexpected delays.Follow the Turnpike to Exit 12 at Breezewood.At Exit 15, turn east on I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike). ![]()
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