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UPDATE: Police Activity. US-29 NB/SB on the Key Bridge. Washington DC, NW. Inbound lanes of the Key Bridge remain blocked. Expect ongoing closures on M Street between Wisconsin Avenue and the Key Bridge. Heavy delays remain, avoid the area and seek alternate routes
UPDATE: Road Closure. I-695 EB/WB at Francis Scott Key Bridge. Baltimore City, MD. The I-695 southeast corridor remains closed between MD-10 (Ex 2) and MD-157 (Ex 43). Be aware of size/HAZMAT restrictions when using alternate harbor crossings (I-95 & I-895). Expect delays.
Police Activity. I-495 EB at US-29 (Exit 30), Montgomery County, MD. All traffic is stopped and diverted to US-29 SB (Exit 30B). Inner Loop delays begin after Connecticut Ave, approximately 3 miles and growing. Seek alternate routes.
Protest Activity. South Capitol Street at South Capitol Street Bridge, SE/SW. Washington, DC. All lanes blocked inbound and outbound, follow police direction in area and seek alternate routes. Delays building.
FINAL: Police Activity. US-29 SB on the Key Bridge. Washington DC, NW. All outbound travel lanes of the Key Bridge have reopened. Expect continuing police presence and closures elsewhere in the area. Delays remain on area roads in Georgetown and Foggy Bottom.
Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-495 WB (Outer Loop) past MD-650 (Exit 28/New Hampshire Avenue). Montgomery County, MD. 2 left lanes are blocked, 2 right lanes get by. Delays are approximately 2 miles.
FINAL: Weather Closure. I-95/495 SB (Inner Loop) ramp to I-95 SB (Exit 170). Fairfax County, VA. The ramp from the Inner Loop to I-95 SB General Purpose Lanes has reopened. Springfield Interchange ramps to the Express Lanes remain blocked.
UPDATE: Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. I-495 NB (Inner Loop) at I-66 (Exit 49). Fairfax County, VA. All lanes remain blocked. Traffic is diverted to the Express Lanes. 1 right lane of Express Lanes is blocked. One left Express Lane is open. Delays begin before VA-236.
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash with Injury. I-495 EB (Inner Loop) at US-29 (Exit 30). Montgomery County, MD. 3 right lanes remain blocked. 1 left lane open. Inner Loop delays remain, beginning before MD-97. Outer Loop rubbernecking delays begin before the I-95 Interchange.
UPDATE: Road Closure. I-695 EB/WB at Key Bridge Baltimore City MD. Road remains closed from ship striking the Key Bridge, causing collapse. OL diverted to MD-10 (Ex 2) IL diverted to MD-157 (Ex 43) Use alternate harbor crossings (I-95 & I-895) be aware of size/HAZMAT restrictions
Crash with Injury. I-66 EB before Westmoreland Street (Exit 68) Arlington County, VA. All travel lanes are blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are building, beginning before the VA-267 Interchange.
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash w/ Injuries. I-66 EB before I-495 (Ex 64/Capital Beltway). Fairfax County, VA. All closures remain the same. Traffic is detoured onto VA-243 (Ex 62/Nutley St). Delays start VA-286 (Ex 55/Fairfax County Pkwy), approximately 6 miles to the detour.
Police Activity. US-29 SB on the Key Bridge. Washington DC, NW. 1 right outbound lane of the bridge is blocked, 1 left lane gets by. Delays extend to M Street, Canal Road, the Whitehurst Freeway, and K Street. Avoid the area, seek alternate routes out of Georgetown/Foggy Bottom.
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash with Injury. I-495 WB (OL) at I-270 (Exit 35). Mont Co, MD. All lanes remain blocked. Traffic is diverted to MD-355. OL delays begin before MD-185. Extended closure expected. No access to I-270 from the OL. No access to OL from MD-355.
UPDATE: Police Activity.VA-123 NB/SB before VA-193. Fairfax County, VA. All lanes in both directions remain blocked with ongoing incident and emergency response. Follow police directions in the area. Delays remain in both directions.
UPDATE: Truck Crash. I-270 NB/SB at MD-109 (Ex 22/Old Hundred Rd). Montgomery County, MD. All NB lanes remain blocked. NB traffic being diverted at MD-121. SB traffic is using right shoulder past incident. Expect an extended closure. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
UPDATE: Service Disruption. AMTRAK and VRE. Union Station SB. Washington, DC. Evening VRE trains will originate at L'Enfant Station. Manassas Line will only operate Trains 331 & 335. Fredericksburg Line will only operate Trains 307, 311, 313.
UPDATE: Service Disruption. WMATA MetroRail Orange, Blue, Silver Lines, SE. Washington, DC. Per WMATA: Train service remains suspended between Federal Center and Stadium-Armory Stations. Shuttle bus service is established.
UPDATE: Police Activity. US-29 NB/SB on the Key Bridge. Washington DC, NW. The Inbound Key Bridge remains blocked as well as westbound M Street through Georgetown. Closures are expected to last into the evening. Avoid the area.
FINAL: Police Activity. I-495 NB (Inner Loop) at VA-193 (Exit 44/Georgetown Pike). Fairfax County, VA. Inner Loop closure is lifted. Associated closures on 66/TR Bridge, GW Pkwy, and approaches have been lifted. Heavy delays reported on major routes between Tysons and Bethesda.
Crash with Injury. I-95 NB (Express Lanes) before VA-123 (Exit 160). Prince William County, VA. 2 right travel lanes are blocked. 1 left lane open. Delays begin before VA-294. Extended closure expected. General Purpose Lanes are open. SB rubbernecking delays are building.
Service Disruption. WMATA Metrorail Blue & Yellow Lines, Arlington County/City of Alexandria, VA. Service is suspended between Potomac Yard and National Airport. Shuttle buses are operating between the two stations. Plan ahead.
Tractor Trailer Crash. MD-28 EB/WB at MD-112 (Seneca Road). Montgomery County, MD. All lanes are blocked both ways between MD-112 and MD-118. Seek alternate routes.
FINAL: High Water. MD-190 EB/WB (River Road) at MD-189 (Falls Road). Montgomery County, MD. MD-190 and MD-189 are reportedly passable to traffic. Beware of closure recurrence as additional precipitation moves in.
UPDATE: Police Activity. DC-295 SB at Eastern Avenue. Washington DC, NE. All SB lanes remain blocked and diverted to US-50 WB. Motorists on US-50 and MD-201 cannot access DC-295 SB. DC-295 NB is open. Follow authority direction.
Road Closure. George Washington Memorial Parkway NB/SB between Spout Run Parkway and I-495. Arlington/Fairfax County, VA. Roadway remains closed for ongoing winter storm recovery operations. Plan ahead and use alternate routes for the morning commute.
Road Closure. George Washington Parkway SB/NB past VA-123. Fairfax County, VA. All lanes are blocked at VA-120 underpass. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are building in both directions.
Police Activity. I-95/495 SB (Inner Loop) ramp to MD-295 SB (Exit 22B/BW Parkway). Prince George's County, MD. The ramp from the Inner Loop to MD-295 SB is blocked. The ramp from MD-193 EB to MD-295 is also blocked. Seek alternate routes.
UPDATE: Demonstration Activity. Washington, DC. The lead elements of the convoy were diverted to I-295 SB and have entered the Inner Loop towards VA, the second group is on I-395 NB approaching DC. Delays are reported on DC freeways (I-395, I-695, I-295, DC-295). Stay alert!
Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. I-495 EB (Inner Loop) at MD-97 (Exit 31). Mont Co, MD. All travel lanes remain blocked from overnight incident. Inner Loop traffic is diverted to MD-97. Delays are building on IL and OL. An extended closure is expected, thru morning rush hour.
Travel Advisory: State of the Union Road Closures, March 7, 2024. US Capitol, Washington, DC. Expect increasing road closures on Thursday. Plan ahead to avoid delays. uscp.gov/media-center/press-…
Crash w/ Injury. Rock Creek Parkway past Shoreham Drive. Washington DC, NW. All SB lanes are blocked, traffic is diverted to Shoreham Drive. Avoid the area.
UPDATE: Service Disruption. AMTRAK and VRE. Union Station SB. Washington, DC. Southbound service remains suspended due to blocked tracks and tunnel at Union Station. Delays are expected in area. WMATA MetroRail reports, at this time, no impact to MetroRail service.
Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-270 NB at Shady Grove Road (Exit 8). Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes are blocked. Traffic is diverted to the Local Lanes. One left lane of the Local Lanes is blocked as well. Delays are building.
FINAL: Service Disruption. Metro Red Line at Wheaton Station. Montgomery County, MD. Service is restored between Silver Spring and Glenmont Stations. Wheaton station remains closed, trains are bypassing the station.
FINAL: Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. I-270 NB before MD-28 (Exit 6). Montgomery County, MD. The incident has cleared, and all travel lanes are reopened. Delays remain, beginning near I-270 Spur.
UPDATE: Downed Tree. Suitland Parkway NB/SB past MD-5 (Branch Avenue). Prince George's County, MD. All travel lanes are blocked in both directions. Expect extended closure and follow authority direction.
FINAL: Service Disruption. VRE Fredericksburg Line past Quantico Station. Prince William County, VA. Fredericksburg Line trains have resumed service past Quantico Station.
UPDATE: Police Activity. DC-295 SB at Eastern Avenue. Washington DC, NE. All SB lanes are blocked with traffic diverted to New York Avenue. NB lanes may be blocked and diverted at a future time. No access from US-50/New York Ave to DC-295 SB. Seek alternate routes.
Truck Crash. I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the Clara Barton Parkway (Exit 41). Montgomery County, MD. 3 left lanes are blocked, 1 right lane gets by. Delays are approximately 2 miles.
Service Disruption. Green Line at West Hyattsville Metro Station. Prince George's County, MD. Trains are no longer running between Fort Totten and Hyattsville Crossing. Shuttle service is available.
FINAL: Police Activity. Connecticut Avenue NB/SB between Cathedral Avenue and Macomb Street. Washington DC, NW. Connecticut Avenue has been reopened in both direction.
Crash. Benning Road EB at 34th Street, NE. Washington, DC. All lanes are blocked. Traffic is diverted to 34th Street, NE. Delays are building. Extended closure expected.
Tractor Trailer Crash w/ Injuries. I-66 EB before I-495 (Ex 64/Capital Beltway). Fairfax County, VA. 1 left lane open, 3 right lanes blocked. Delays start at VA-243 (Ex 62/Nutley St), approximately 1.5 miles.
UPDATE: Downed Wires. I-270 between MD-109 and MD-121. Montgomery County, MD. All Northbound lanes are open. Wires are still down on the SB side and still being diverted at MD-109 (Exit 22). NB delays start at Middlebrook Road (Exit 13). SB delays start at MD-80 (Exit 26).
UPDATE: Crash with Injury. I-495 SB (Outer Loop) past VA-650 (Gallows Road/Exit 50). Fairfax County, VA. All travel lanes remain blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays begin near I-66 interchange. 1 right Express Lane blocked with 1 left Express Lane open
Tractor Trailer Crash. VA-234 NB (Prince William Parkway) at Clover Hill Road. Prince William County, VA. All NB lanes are blocked. Follow authority direction.
UPDATE: Crash w/ Injury. I-66 WB before VA-243 (Exit 62/Nutley Street). Fairfax County, VA. All travel lanes of the General Purpose Lanes are blocked but the right shoulder now gets by. One right lane of the Express Lanes has been opened. Delays are approximately 2 miles.
Vehicle Fire. GW Parkway SB at Reagan National Airport. Arlington County, VA. All SB lanes are blocked, traffic is diverted to W Entrance Road through the airport. Follow authority direction.
Crash. I-66 WB past VA-123 (Exit 60). Fairfax County, VA. 2 right General Purpose travel lanes are blocked. 1 left lane open. Delays begin near Nutley Street. Express Lanes open.
Crash. Canal Road SB before Arizona Ave, NW. Wash, DC. All inbound lanes reported blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays begin in MD on Clara Barton Pkwy before MacArthur Blvd. Delays also extend on the Chain Bridge, VA-123, VA-120, Arizona Ave and MacArthur Blvd
Multi-Vehicle Crash. MD-295 NB/SB near I-95/495 (Capital Beltway). Prince George's County, MD. Multiple incidents between MD-202 and MD-32 blocking various lanes, shoulders, and medians. Follow police direction at each scene. Seek alternate routes and expect delays
UPDATE: Debris in Roadway. DC-295 SB at E. Capitol Street. Washington DC, NE. 2 left lanes now get by, 1 right lane is blocked. Traffic is now diverted at E. Capitol St to turn around at RFK Stadium and return to DC-295 SB past the ongoing cleanup operations.
Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-66 EB at Nutley Street (Exit 62). Fairfax County, VA. All EB lanes blocked. Traffic using left shoulder. Delays begin before US-50.
Truck Crash. I-495 NB (Inner Loop) at VA-7 (Exit 47). Fairfax County, VA. All travel lanes are blocked with the incident and emergency response. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are building. The Express Lanes are open.
UPDATE: Bus Crash. I-95/495 NB (Outer Loop) past MD-4 (Exit 11). Prince George's County, MD. 3 right travel lanes remain blocked. 1 left lane open. Outer Loop delays begin before MD-5. Inner Loop rubbernecking delays begin before MD-202.
Fire Department Activity. I-95 NB before Cherry Hill Rd. Prince George's County, MD. 2 left lanes open, 2 right lanes blocked. Delays are approximately 1 mile.
Police Activity. Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NB/SB between Virginia Avenue and Parkway Drive, NW. Washington, DC. All lanes are blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays building. Additionally, Virginia Ave is blocked WB at 27th St, NW. Seek alternate routes
Crash with Injury. I-270 SB before MD-187 (Exit 1). Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes remain blocked with ongoing clean-up and recovery operations from overnight incident. Traffic is diverted to Rockledge Dr. An extended closure is expected. Delays are building.
UPDATE: Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. I-95/495 NB (OL) at MD-4 (Exit 11). PG Co, MD. One right travel lane remains blocked. Traffic gets by the scene using three left lanes. OL delays remain beginning before MD-5. IL rubbernecking delays remain, beginning before before MD-202
FINAL: Multi-Vehicle Crash w/ Injury. MD-202 NB (Landover Road) at St Josephs Drive. Prince George's County, MD. All NB travel lanes have reopened, only the NB and SB left turn lanes remain blocked. Delays remain in the area.
UPDATE: Multi-Vehicle Crash w/ Injury. I-95 NB before MD-212 (Exit 29/Powder Mill Road). Prince George's County, MD. 4 left lanes remain blocked, the right transition lane now gets by. Delays extend to the Capital Beltway and to the Inner and Outer Loops.
Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. US-50 EB past South Dakota Avenue, NE. Washington, DC. 2 left outbound travel lanes are blocked near the Maryland Line. 1 right lane open. Delays are building in both directions.
UPDATE: Crash with Injury. MD-355 NB/SB at Brink Road. Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes remain blocked in both directions with ongoing incident recovery operations. Follow police directions in the area. An extended closure is expected. Delays remain.
Service Disruption. Metro Blue/Silver Line between Addison Road and Downtown Largo Stations. Prince George's County, MD. Service is suspended due to fire activity near Morgan Boulevard Station. Shuttle bus service is being established.
UPDATE: Crash w/Inj. I-95/495 SB (IL) past MD-4 (Ex 11/PA Ave). Prince George's County, MD. All travel lanes of the Inner Loop have reopened. 2 left lanes of the Outer Loop remain blocked, 2 right lanes get by. Remaining IL delays are appx 4 miles, OL delays are 12.5 miles.
UPDATE: Multi-Vehicle Crash w/ Injury. MD-214 EB/WB (Central Avenue) at Ritchie Road. Prince George's County, MD. All lanes remain blocked in both directions between Hill Road and Hampton Park Boulevard.
UPDATE: Crash w/ Injury. I-66 WB before VA-243 (Exit 62/Nutley St). Fairfax County, VA. All General Purpose Lanes remained blocked for crash investigation, queued traffic gets by using the right shoulder. GP Ramps from I-495 also closed. All WB I-66 Express Lanes are available.
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash. I-495 WB (Outer/Inner Loop) at MD-185 (Exit 33). Montgomery Co, MD. 2 left IL lanes and 1 left OL lane remain blocked. IL 2 right lanes open and OL 2 right lanes open. IL delays appx 2 miles. OL delays begin before MD-650. Extended closure expected
Crash with Injury. MD-200 WB before MD-97 (Exit 8). Montgomery County, MD. All lanes are blocked. Traffic is diverted to MD-182. Seek alternate routes. Delays are building. Extended closure expected.
Police Activity. East Capitol Street EB on the Whitney Young Bridge. Washington DC, SE. East Capitol St is blocked from 19th Street SE through the Whitney Young Bridge. Seek alternate routes.
Crash w/ Inj. Clara Barton Pkwy between Cabin John Pkwy & Chain Bridge Rd NW. Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes are blocked. Follow authority direction or seek an alternate route. Expect heavy delays.
UPDATE: Service Disruption. AMTRAK and VRE. Union Station SB. Washington, DC. Per VRE: Service will continue to be impacted today. Trains this afternoon will originate at L’Enfant Station. There is no service from Union Station.
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash. I-495 WB (OL) past MD-187 (Exit 1). Mont Co, MD. All OL lanes blocked at I-270 Spur overpass from overnight incident. OL diverted to MD-187. Delays begin before US-29. Lanes on the I-270 Spur NB open. IL delays on I-495 NB and I-270 Spur begin in VA
UPDATE: Demonstration Activity. Washington, DC. Final elements of convoy are making their way across the SW/SE Freeway towards I-295 SB. EB exit and on-ramps remain blocked. Major delays in the area, consider alternate routes. Stay alert!
UDPATE: Crash with Injury. George Washington Memorial Parkway NB before Key Bridge. Arlington County, VA. All lanes remain blocked between Memorial Circle and Key Bridge. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are appx 1 mile.
Multi-Vehicle Crash. VA-7 EB before Beulah Rd. Fairfax County, VA. Eastbound lanes blocked in the vicinity of Trotting Horse Lane. Follow authority direction in the area.
Travel Advisory: June 24, 2024. Traffic Hold on Chesapeake Bay Bridge (US-50/301). Anne Arundel/Queen Anne County, MD. Expect a temporary (15-30 minute) traffic hold between 11am-12pm for ship passage. content.govdelivery.com/acco…
Crash. I-95/495 SB (Inner Loop) at MD-414 (Exit 4/St Barnabas Road). Prince George's County, MD. 2 left lanes are blocked, 2 right lanes get by. Inner Loop delays are approximately 5 miles.
Crash with Injury. I-495 EB (Inner Loop) before MD-97 (Exit 31). Montgomery County, MD. 2 right travel lanes are blocked. 2 left lanes open. Delays begin before MD-185.
FINAL: Service Disruption. MARC Brunswick Line near Metropolitan Grove Station. Montgomery County, MD. MARC Brunswick Line Trains are currently back on the move and police activity has cleared. Trains are delayed from 150 - 195 minutes.
Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. I-66 EB past VA-234 (Exit 47). Prince William County, VA. All General Purpose Lanes and one left Express Lane are blocked. Traffic gets by scene using one left shoulder of GP Lanes and 1 right Express Lane. Delays are appx 2.5 miles.
FINAL: Police Activity. M Street EB/WB between the Key Bridge and Wisconsin Avenue. Washington DC, NW. All travel lanes have reopened. Delays remain in the area.
UPDATE: Crash w/Inj. I-95/495 SB (IL) past MD-4 (Ex 11/PA Ave). Prince George's County, MD. 2 right lanes of IL get by. All lanes of OL remain blocked and diverted at Exit 9. OL closure is expected to last into PM Rush. IL delays appx 4 miles, OL delays appx 7.5 miles.
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Crash w/ Injuries. I-66 EB before I-495 (Ex 64/Capital Beltway). Fairfax County, VA. 2 left lanes open, 2 right lanes blocked. Traffic no longer diverted onto VA-243 (Ex 62/Nutley St). Ongoing clean up remains in the 2 right lanes. Delays start at US-50.
Tractor Trailer Crash with Injury. I-270 Spur NB before Democracy Boulevard (Exit 1). Montgomery County, MD. One right travel lane remains blocked. Traffic gets by the scene using two left lanes. Delays are building. An extended closure expected, thru morning rush hour.
Crash with Injury. Suitland Parkway EB at Stanton Road, SE. Washington, DC. 1 left lane outbound and inbound blocked. 1 right lane open each direction. Delays building.
Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injury. I-270 NB past MD-189 (Exit 5). Montgomery County, MD. 3 left travel lanes are blocked. 1 right lane open. Delays begin near Montrose Road. Local Lanes are open. Rubbernecking delays begin near I-370.
Road Closure. George Washington Memorial Parkway NB/SB at I-495. Fairfax County, VA. All lanes are blocked between the Capital Beltway and Spout Run Parkway due to road conditions. Seek alternate routes. Extended closure expected.
Crash with Injury. I-66 EB (Express Lanes) before US-29 (Exit 52). Fairfax County, VA. All travel lanes are blocked. Follow police directions in the area. One left General Purpose Lane is also blocked. Two right General Purpose lanes are open. . Delays begin before VA-234.
UPDATE: Crash w/ Injury. MD-295 NB (BW Parkway) before Powder Mill Road. Prince George's County, MD. 1 NB right lane remains blocked, 1 left lane now gets by. Delays are approximately 4 miles.