Drivers Should Expect Significant Delays; Labor Day Beachgoers Should Use Alternate Route          
          
The right lane on the eastbound span of the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge (US 50/301) will be closed to traffic continuously. The speed limit on the eastbound span has been lowered from 50 mph to 40 mph for the duration of the closure.          
          
The lane will close today and is expected to remain closed for the next two to three weeks. Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span during peak travel times to provide two lanes for eastbound travelers. Commuters will still have three lanes westbound during the morning rush.          
          
The Authority will be strengthening the bridge's parapet along the right lane of the eastbound span near the Eastern Shore.          
          
          
For travelers heading to Ocean City from the Baltimore area:          
· I-95 North to Route 1          
· Take Route 1 South thru Delaware          
· Route 1 becomes Route 528 / Coastal Highway          
· Take Coastal Highway into Ocean City          
          
For traffic information in Delaware, tune your radio to WTMC 1380 AM or visit www.deldot.gov.          
          
          
Call 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) for Bay Bridge traffic conditions 24/7.          
          
          
Stay Alert So No One Gets Hurt!          
· Slow Down – The posted speed limit for two-way traffic is 40 mph.          
· Use Your Vehicle's Headlights – Turn them on in two-way traffic.          
· Be Courteous – Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.           
· Avoid Distracted Driving – Devote your full attention to the road.