BALTIMORE - Engineers inspecting the Bay Bridge following this month's deadly crash found corroded steel within the concrete barriers on the eastbound span, necessitating a costly repair job and lane closures over the next several weeks.

That prompted officials Monday to warn Labor Day holiday travelers to avoid the span this holiday weekend.

The right lane of the eastbound span will be closed for two to three weeks, and the speed limit will be dropped to 40 mph while crews complete temporary repairs.

Crews will attach steel L-shaped brackets to secure the concrete walls to the deck. Guardrails also will be attached to...