I-495 is currently blocked between Connecticut Ave., and Rockville Pike, near the I270 split.
According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, there was a multiple vehicle collision, which involved several people trapped, that occurred around 12:30pm on Wednesday.
A large trucker convoy that converged in Hagerstown, MD over the weekend have said they are hitting the road again today, Monday, March 7, in an effort to disrupt traffic on the Capital Beltway.
The convoy made its first trip around the beltway on Sunday morning and did not appear to have much impact on traffic. Local drivers were able to pass and maneuver around the trucks and many of the vehicles involved in the convoy became separated from the group.
The first of several trucker convoys headed to the DC area this week is expected to arrive today.
Protest organizer Bob Bolus of Scranton, PA, almost called his convoy off this morning when only a handful of trucks showed up at the starting point, but ultimately decided to proceed as scheduled around 10:30am, according to Kevin Lewis from ABC7.
A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the state of Maryland to reconsider its decision to award a $54 million contract to Accelerate Maryland Partners, an international conglomerate comprised of toll road developer Transurb, and Australian financial services group Macquarie, according to a report by Maryland Matters.
On Thursday, Judge John M. Maloney ruled that Maryland Department of Transportation was wrong to reject others bids on the project based on timeliness grounds.
An overturned tractor-trailer caused several lanes to be closed on the outer loop of 495 between Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Rd around 1am Sunday morning.
According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, MCFRS HazMat assisted in cleaning up the diesel fuel that leaked from the truck’s tanks.
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.
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.
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.
Work to Resurface Portion of I-495 in Silver Spring to Begin Tonight
Beginning tonight at 9pm, MDOT will begin work to resurface a portion of I-495 between Georgia Ave and Connecticut Ave. The work will be performed Sunday-Friday from 9pm-5am for the next several weeks. Full details per MDOT below:
Marc Elrich Responds to Larry Hogan’s Message Asking Marylanders to Blame Elrich for This Weekend’s Traffic
Earlier this week Governor Hogan sent out a message on his social media accounts telling Marylanders to blame Marc Elrich and other Montgomery County politicians if they are sitting in traffic.