What time are you coming? That is the most important factor.

So you know what to expect: There is one lane going off Cape (the outer one with a sidewalk) and one lane going on Cape that goes down the center line of the bridge. It is lined on both sides by cones. The rightmost lanes going on Cape are closed at all times because they are ripping up the pavement to repair underneath. Lots of heavy machinery and workers on the right side.

7-9 AM is rough both ways going over the Sagamore and there are backups going over the Bourne bridge as well.

9 AM- 2 PM tends to be okay for going from mainland to island. Small pockets of congestion periodically going from island to mainland.

2 PM- 3PM There is a little bit of a jam on both bridges because of school traffic. You may be fine heading over Sagamore to island though.

3-4 PM You’ll be fine either bridge heading on Cape. Off Cape will be absolutely jammed on the Sagamore, backed up an exit or more.

5-6 PM Heading home from work traffic, so you may get a little bit of a slowdown heading over Sagamore to Capeside.

7PM onwards, you’ll have absolutely no issues getting over.

I work around the Canal and cross the bridges a few times a day so this is what I’ve noticed so far. Please keep in mind there have been LOADS of accidents around both bridges since last Monday (one or more almost every day) that is causing even more unexpected traffic, so please take your time and be careful. Once you are over you shouldn’t have issues on the highway.

Good luck and be safe!