A tractor trailer crash with injuries is causing major delays on the Outer Loop of I-495 in Montgomery County Monday morning. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash occurred on the Outer Loop in the area of River Road, near Cabin John Parkway, as traffic approaches the American Legion Bridge. Multiple lanes are blocked.

The Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination reported at 7:18am that three right travel lanes are blocked on I-495 southbound past Cabin John Parkway, with only one left lane open. Delays on the Outer Loop begin before the I-270 interchange and are also extending back onto I-270 southbound. Officials say an extended closure is expected as crews work the scene.


Updated to reflect adult woman was struck and killed by hit and run driver.

Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers were dispatched at 6:39pm, to the intersection of Columbia Pike and Fairland Road in Silver Spring (Fairland) for a traffic collision that has killed an adult female pedestrian.


Route 355 remains closed in Gaithersburg as crews continue roadway repairs following a major water main break, according to an update from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services on Sunday morning.

MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer said at 10:01 a.m. Sunday that North Frederick Road (Route 355) is fully closed between Game Preserve Road and High Point Drive, with all lanes blocked. The closure is tied to ongoing roadway repairs after WSSC crews fixed a broken water main in the area.


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to multiple traffic incidents involving pedestrians Friday morning amid heavy rain, poor visibility, and worsening weather conditions across the region. (more…)


Washington Gas will begin resurfacing several Takoma Park streets next week following the completion of recent gas line replacement work, according to an announcement shared by Takoma Park Police. The multi-day project will involve milling and paving across multiple neighborhoods and is expected to cause temporary traffic delays.

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