Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle on outer loop I-495 just after the I-270 spur on Thursday, April 27 around 12:45pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, two adults were transported to the hospital, including one patient with Priority 2 trauma and one patient with non-life threatening injuries. Drivers should expect residual delays. We will post an update if additional information is available.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Approx 1245p OL I495 Beltway IAO Bradley Blvd, collision @mcfrs A723, RS741B, PE720, A710, PE711, BC702, SA700 responded, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 2 adults incl 1 Pri2 trauma & 1 other NLT, some lanes were blocked @mdsha @MDSP”
Approx 1245p OL I495 Beltway IAO Bradley Blvd, collision @mcfrs A723, RS741B, PE720, A710, PE711, BC702, SA700 responded, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 2 adults incl 1 Pri2 trauma & 1 other NLT, some lanes were blocked @mdsha @MDSP pic.twitter.com/rNS7tpMiU7
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 27, 2023
Per Montgomery County: The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin milling and paving at several locations on I-495 in Montgomery County starting Sunday, April 16. Work will take place nightly from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Weather permitting, all work will be complete by late spring. During work periods, motorists can expect lane shifts and lane closures to establish a safe work zone. The roadwork can cause delays. The work will help preserve the pavement and create a smoother ride quality on I-495. Work also will be performed on I-95 in Prince George’s County.
Work on the following locations will directly impact traffic in Montgomery County:
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) Inner Loop (eastbound) between the bridge over Northwest Branch east of MD 193 (University Boulevard) and the Prince George’s County.
- I-495 Outer Loop (westbound) between MD 193 and Seminary Road.
- I-495 Inner Loop (eastbound) between the Seminary Road bridge and just east of US 29 (Columbia Pike).
- I-495 Inner Loop (eastbound) between MD 193 and MD 97 (Georgia Avenue).
Questions about the work can be directed to the State Highway Administration District 3 Office at 301-513-7300 or 1-800-749-0737. For a list of all major State Highway projects, go to its project portal or visit its homepage at roads.maryland.gov. To see real-time traffic conditions, go to md511.maryland.gov
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire involving a “Chariots for Hire” charter/limo bus on the inner loop of I495, between River Rd. and the I270 spur on Tuesday morning around 11am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire has been extinguished and there were no passengers on board. No injuries have been reported. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers should expect residual delays.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Traffic Advisory – IL I495 beltway north of River Road before Bradley Boulevard overpass, right side of road way is blocked, traffic gets by to the left, @mcfrs PE710, E752, PE726, T706, UT752, BC702, PIO on scene @MDSHA @MDSP @MCDOTNow”
“Chariot on fire” IL I495 Between River Rd., and Split for I 270 Spur, vehicle fire, Chariots for Hire limo bus, no passengers on board, fire is extinguished, Driver OK, some lanes blocked https://t.co/GXgugcp15Q pic.twitter.com/yPL6aUyNoI
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 4, 2023
Transurban has announced that Accelerate Maryland Partners (AM Partners) has decided not to proceed with the Maryland Express Lanes Project and as a result has today submitted a notice to terminate to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) in regard to the preferred developer agreement. Additional information below, per the Transurban press release:
AM Partners was originally selected in February 2021 as Maryland’s preferred developer for Phase 1 of the project. Since that time, extensive work has been undertaken on the project and draft concession agreement in partnership with MDOT. However, the project continues to face challenges including significant delays to environmental approvals, changing political landscape and environmental lawsuits that remain unresolved. Following extensive good faith negotiations by AM Partners, agreement with MDOT on the form of the concession agreement has not been reached and a committed section proposal will not be submitted by the deadline of 21 March 2023.
In the near to medium term, choosing not to continue with the project enables operating cash and corporate liquidity to be used for other purposes. FY23 distribution guidance remains at 57 cents per security.
Transurban Chief Executive Officer, Scott Charlton said, “We continue to see positive growth potential in North America and the Greater Washington Area (GWA), with regional fundamentals including high levels of congestion and a growing population. Our current projects in GWA include the Fredericksburg Extension project on the 95 Express Lanes and the Northern Extension project on the 495 Express Lanes.”
“We remain disciplined in the pursuit of all opportunities, balancing growth in distributions and investment to create long-term value.”
An overturned vehicle has blocked several lanes of the I270 Spur on Wednesday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, the collision occurred around 9:30am in the area of Fernwood Rd, prior to Democracy Blvd. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.
Per mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – SB I 270 Spur IAO under Fernwood Rd Overpass, prior to Democracy Blvd, collision one vehicle flipped on its side, some lanes blocked, @mcfrs A726, PE726 on scene”
More – SB I270 Spur IAO Fernwood Rd, prior to Democracy Blvd, collision, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/NKpT4JAULN
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 11, 2023
A Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) bridge rehabilitation project is bringing Safe Zones Automated Speed Enforcement (“speed cameras”) back to the Beltway. This project involves the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying I-95 above the Outer Loop of the Beltway (I-495 West) within the I-495/I-95 interchange in College Park. Contractor crews will be repairing the bridge’s deck joints as well as its concrete piers and columns.
The Automated Speed Enforcement is focused on traffic on the Outer Loop of the Beltway, just past the split with I-95 North, headed towards New Hampshire Avenue and into Montgomery County. In a written statement, the State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) highlighted the different phases of this Automated Speed Enforcement effort:
“A warning period began December 12 for motorists exceeding the posted speed limit of 55 mph. Beginning January 3, after a 21-day warning period, Maryland State Police will review and authorize citations. By law, if a vehicle is recorded traveling at or above a specified rate over the posted speed limit, a $40 fine will be issued [and mailed] to the registered owner of the vehicle. The posted speed is 55 MPH.”
Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement has been previously implemented on several different bridge projects on the Beltway in both Montgomery and Prince George’s County.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to two separate collisions in between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike/NB I270 on Thursday morning around 8am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the first collision involved multiple vehicles, including one vehicle that hit the median/jersey wall/divider.
The second collision on the OL I495, prior to exit/split to NB I270, involved an overturned vehicle. One adult is is being transported by EMS with Priority 2 trauma. Some lanes are currently blocked prior to exit 34 and drivers should expect delays. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.
Update – OL I495 between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike, another collision involves 3 vehicles, some lanes blocked (NOTE: Two separate incidents in area) https://t.co/Id85JBEUHC
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 29, 2022
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services are on the scene of an overturned dump truck on I495 between Georgia Ave and Colesville Rd. There are currently significant delays on both the Inner and Outer loop of the highway. The driver of the truck was briefly entrapped in the vehicle and is reported to have suffered minor injuries.
According to @WTOPtraffic on Twitter, the left lanes are currently blocked due to the collision and spilled debris. Drivers are advised to seek and alternate route and to expect significant delays. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.
#BELTWAY: Inner Loop/Outer Loop between Georgia Ave (#31), and Colesville Rd (#30), LEFT SIDE BLOCKED for the OVERTURNED Dump Truck and DEBRIS SPILL in #mdtraffic.
Traffic 🔗 https://t.co/nb3VFR1abs
Listen 🔗 https://t.co/KpJlqpKxN7
Tipline: 📞 866-304-9867— WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) December 16, 2022
Last week the Maryland Department of Transportation announced the next steps for the State of Maryland’s Traffic Relief Plan, which included a10-month extension for private companies to submit proposals. On Friday, Governor-Elect Wes Moore issued the following statement:
“Improvements along I-270 and the Capital Beltway are
essential to our economic growth, quality of life, and
environment; and must be done thoughtfully and
equitably. The Hogan Administration’s decision to delay the potential approval of this project to next year
provides us with an opportunity to build options that are innovative, thoughtful, and inclusive.
Under Lt. Gov.-Elect Aruna Miller’s leadership, the Moore-Miller administration is eager to work collaboratively with Comptroller-elect Brooke Lierman, Treasurer Dereck Davis, the Maryland General Assembly, County Executive Marc Erich, and our communities to find the best path forward.”
Here is my statement on @MDOTNews’ decision on the I-495/I-270 toll lanes contract. pic.twitter.com/nJjP6ieIwQ
— Gov. Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) November 19, 2022
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fuel spill on the outer loop of I-495 between New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard at approximately 1:38pm on Tuesday afternoon, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.
The driver of a truck with an 80 gallon fuel tank struck an object on the road, causing damage that led to the fuel tank leaking on the highway. The three right lanes of the outer loop in the area of spill remain blocked as of 3:30pm. Ramps onto the outer loop of I-495 from New Hampshire Avenue are currently closed as hazmat crews continue to work.
Update – OL I495 Beltway, hazmat/fuel spill, some lanes blocked between New Hampshire Ave. & University Boulevard, @mcfrs on scene, vehicle struck road debris & punctured fuel tank spilling fuel onto roadway, @MDSHA @mdsp #MDE https://t.co/P2mZbU8WeZ pic.twitter.com/OBN8pNxevt
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 8, 2022
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned concrete truck on Monday, November 7, around 2:45pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident involved two vehicles and has blocked several lanes of the Inner Loop I495 between Colesville Rd and University Blvd. EMS has transported two patients with non life-threating injuries. We will post an update when more information becomes available.
Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Update – IL I495 beltway IAO Exit29 University Blvd., overturned concrete truck, @mcfrs responded, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 2 Pri3 patients, both NLT, some lanes blocked @MDSHA @MDSP @MCDOTNow”
IL I495 Beltway between Colesville Road and University Boulevard, collision, involves 2 vehicles, incl cement truck on its side, some lanes blocked, @mcfrs RS742, E716, A715, E712, M712, BC701, HM707 on scene, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating 2 injuries
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 7, 2022
