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Use MDOT SHA CHART, 511, or navigation apps with live Maryland bridge delays—compare Route 90 and Kelley bridge ETAs the morning you travel. Town event calendars explain spikes unrelated to roadwork, like tournaments and fireworks. Screenshot your chosen route after a midweek check; Friday conditions change by the hour.
Sources: MDOT SHA · Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.











