A collision involving downed wires in Germantown has Frederick Road currently shut down in both directions at Brink Road on Wednesday morning, according to MCPD.
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Traffic
Beginning on or about September 22, 2025, Sligo Creek Parkway, south of Wayne Avenue, will be closed for approximately two months as Purple Line crews begin track installation at the intersection. Pedestrian access will remain open through the closure.
The City of Gaithersburg and Town of Kensington will each hold their Labor Day parades and celebrations on Monday, September 1st. Gaithersburg Police and Montgomery County Police have released road closures and traffic information associated with both events:
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has shared that more than 345,000 vehicles will cross the Bay Bridge between today and Labor Day.
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9:02am Update: All lanes of southbound I-270 prior to Watkins Mill Rd have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A significant traffic incident occurred on southbound Interstate 270 between Watkins Mill Road and Montgomery Village Avenue early this morning. At approximately 6:57am, Pete Piringer, the Chief spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), reported a collision involving five vehicles.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has shared the following information regarding lane closures and best times to travel across the Bay Bride this upcoming week and during Labor Day weekend.
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Update: All lanes of MD-586 (Veirs Mill Road) at Atlantic Avenue have reopened. Expect residual delays. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), a serious pedestrian collision has closed […]
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Update: All lanes of MD-355 (Frederick Rd) from MD-27 (Ridge Rd) to Henderson Corner Rd have reopened. Expect residual delays.
11:30am Update: The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the intersection of Frederick Road and Ridge Road in Germantown.
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Update: All lanes of I-495 Outer Loop at the I-270 Spur have reopened. Expect residual delays. Alert Montgomery has issued a severe traffic alert for Wednesday afternoon, reporting that all […]
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Updated to include summary of events by MCPD
A severe traffic alert was issued this evening at 6:46 PM for Montgomery County, warning drivers of a significant road closure on MD-650 (New Hampshire Ave). All lanes are currently closed from MD-97 (Georgia Ave) to Sapling Ridge Ln in Brookeville due to a major traffic incident. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is actively investigating the collision, which has been confirmed as fatal.
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a serious collision that occurred Saturday morning near Spectrum Avenue and N. Frederick Avenue (MD 355) in Gaithersburg.