Germantown

Severe Traffic Alert: Collision Closes Several Lanes on Southbound I-270

Update: All lanes open on southbound I-270 after Germantown Rd (MD-118). Expect residual delays.
A collision closes several lanes of southbound I-270 after Germantown Rd on Wednesday, January 15.

Alert Montgomery issued the following at 9:40am: “Traffic incident closes several lanes on southbound I-270 after Germantown Rd (MD-118). Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”

According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Pete Piringer, the collision involved a single vehicle sliding off of the roadway. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.