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Motorists traveling across Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) bridges, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, should prepare for significant high wind impacts on Saturday, as strong northwest winds move through the region and prompt potential restrictions, traffic holds, or closures.
Forecast conditions indicate sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph with higher gusts, which may trigger MDTA Wind Warnings. Under these conditions, vehicles more vulnerable to wind—such as house trailers, box trailers, motorcycles, and vehicles carrying rooftop cargo—are urged to use extreme caution when crossing exposed bridges. As winds increase, restrictions may escalate quickly based on real-time conditions at each facility…