Sunday, October 8 is the City of Gaithersburg Government Annual Oktoberfest celebration. The festivities will be occurring by the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion, and Kentlands Village Green, along Main Street and Inspiration Lane. Starting at 6 a.m. the following streets will be closed and will re-open at approximately 9 p.m.:
More on Oktoberfest can be found here.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a collision that occurred on southbound I-270 prior to Shady Grove Road at approximately 7:30am on Saturday morning.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crash resulted to vehicles on both shoulders with multiple lanes blocked and residual traffic expected. There were no injuries.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a crash that occurred on Monday morning on Georgia Avenue, near Janet Rd. in the Glenmont area.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, several people are being evaluated for non-life threatening injuries. There is a fuel spill and debris in the roadway that has some lanes on Georgia Avenue blocked as of 10am.
A collision with rollover that occurred Friday night on southbound I-270 between Rt121 and Rt27 has closed all lanes after Clarksburg Rd. The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) tweeted the following at 8:45: “Traffic incident closes SB I-270 after Clarksburg Rd (MD121). Expect significant delays and seek alternate route.”
We will provide an update when additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @crystalyu_ on Instagram.
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Police shared a video on Twitter of a student almost being hit by a car after a driver fails to stop for a school bus that had its flashing red lights and stop sign activated. According to Maryland law, “Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Do not pass the bus from any direction until the stop signals are off and the bus is moving again. Motorists in Maryland are not required to stop if the road is separated by a physical median – such as dirt, grass, or a barrier.” Failure to stop for a school bus when the flashing red lights are operational can result in a traffic ticket and a fine of up to $1,000.
According to WUSA9, the incident occurred last week on Old Columbia Pike near Fairland.
Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 2:15pm on Tuesday, September 26: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Downed wires have the 15100 block of Southlawn Lane closed. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Downed wires have the 15100 block of Southlawn Lane closed. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #MCPNews #MCPD #traffic pic.twitter.com/dCmYFEKcHB
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY – A collision involving a Ride On bus and SUV has Wilson Lane at Glenbrook Rd shut down. No injuries reported.
Drivers should expect significant delays. #RoadClosure #MCPD pic.twitter.com/DVWpUFdA7k
UPDATE: All travel lanes have reopened on northbound I-270 at Exit 13 for Middlebrook Rd. Expect residual delays.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a car and a tractor trailer on Tuesday, September 19 around 5pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on northbound I-270 between Montgomery Village Ave and Watkins Mill Rd, prior to Middlebrook Rd. Two patients were evaluated with non-life threatening injuries. Only one lane of traffic gets by as of 5:47pm.
Earlier this morning, a gas leak was reported at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and University Blvd. As of now, the following road closures are in effect:
Northbound New Hampshire Avenue is open for traffic. University Blvd. East heading into Prince George’s County is closed until further notice. The 1300 block of University Blvd. is also closed to all traffic.
“TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has Woodfield Road at Deanna Drive closed in both directions. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #mcpnews #traffic
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has Woodfield Road at Deanna Drive closed in both directions. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #mcpnews #traffic pic.twitter.com/9NZYvLHKF0
Per Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC): Crash with Injury. MD-650 SB (New Hampshire Ave.) at Cresthaven Drive. Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes are blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are building. Extended closure expected.
At 4:44am Montgomery County Police issued the following traffic advisory: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has southbound New Hampshire Ave. closed at Cresthaven Rd. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”