Here’s a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.
Per MCDOT:
Traffic
There was a collision and vehicle fire this afternoon on Darnestown Rd And Tschiffley Square Rd in North Potomac.
One person was transported to the hospital with priority 2 trauma.
10:45am Update:
Westbound Father Hurley is closed at the 270 exit due to a traffic incident according to MCPD. Drivers advised to seek alternate routes and significant delays are expected.
Drivers are being advised to avoid areas surrounding the Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda due to the ongoing bomb threat / shelter in place.
According to MCPD, all NSA Bethesda gates are closed and severe backups are possible on Rockville Pike (MD 355) at Cedar Lane, MD 355 at Jones Bridge Road, & Connecticut Ave (MD 185) near I-495.
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Update: All lanes now open, expect residual delays.
Several lanes are closed this morning on the outer loop of I-495 after a multiple vehicle collision at the I-270 Spur and River Road.
Go to Traffic: Multiple Vehicle Collision on Outer Loop I-495 at I-270 Spur and River Road
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Update: Lanes are now open on River Road near Spur Wheel Lane
River Road at Spur Wheel Lane is closed due to a single car collision that occurred around 3:00am, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.
On Wednesday, September 29 at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a virtual public hearing to discuss a proposed sidewalk on Decatur Avenue, just West of Connecticut Avenue, in Kensington.
At the virtual meeting, MCDOT will present the project scope, its conceptual design, costs, schedules and obtain public feedback.
Accelerated deterioration of a culvert has forced the closure of Clarksburg Road between Bethesda Church Road and Prices Distillery Road.
While plans were already in place to replace this culvert in October, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation accelerated the project schedule after recent rainfall further damaged the culvert, which carries a branch of Bennett Creek underneath Clarksburg Road.
Traffic: List of Upcoming Lane Closures And Planned Construction in Montgomery County
Here’s a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.
The right lane of I-495 South (Beltway Outer Loop) will be closed above the Dulles Toll Road (Virginia 267), from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 to 5AM Monday, Sept. 27 for bridge joint work, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Additionally, crews will close a 2nd right lane nightly this weekend starting at 11PM. Crews are scheduled to reopen the 2nd lane from the right Saturday and Sunday Mornings at 7AM. 1 right lane will remain closed all weekend. All exit ramps will remain open.
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Starting today, the Maryland Department of Transportation has activated 18 ramp meters along I-270 South. Full details below on what to expect below courtesy of MDOT:
Ramp metering is a part of the I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) project designed to help reduce congestion on this busy interstate. The system uses sensors that detect real-time traffic conditions and activate traffic signals, when needed, to more efficiently control how traffic merges onto I-270. This will allow motorists to merge safely onto I-270 while minimizing delay and reducing congestion. When ramp metering is in operation: