Highways / Interstates

Severe Traffic Alert: Vehicle Fire Closes All Lanes of Outer Loop I-495

A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Outer Loop I-495 after Old Georgetown Rd. on Tuesday morning, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer.


Alert Montgomery issued the following severe traffic alert at 10:14am: “Traffic incident closes all lanes of Outer Loop I-495 after Old Georgetown Rd (MD187). Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”

10:58am Update: All travel lanes open on Outer Loop of I-495 after Old Georgetown Rd (MD187) from earlier traffic incident. Expect residual delays.