I-495 Archives - Page 9 of 12

Three Juveniles Arrested for Attempted Murder of a Police Officer

Published June 30, 2022 at 6:18PM

As the result of a recent residential burglary trend, the Montgomery County Police – 2nd District Investigative Section was conducting follow-up investigations when they obtained footage from a June 21, 2022, burglary that occurred in the 5300 block of Brookeway Drive. The surveillance footage indicated four unknown suspects entered the residence and stole a GMC Yukon SUV, which was subsequently recovered in the area the next day.

On Thursday, June 30, 2022, at approximately 1:20 a.m., officers from the Montgomery County 2^nd District Special Assignment Team responded to the 6000 block of Johnson Avenue for the report of an attempted burglary in progress. Officers from the 2^nd District – Special Assignment Team observed a BMW SUV, matching a previous burglary suspect vehicle form June 21, 2022, leaving the area and initiated surveillance.

Traffic: List of Upcoming Lane Closures And Planned Construction in Montgomery County (Summer 2022 Edition)

By Patrick Herron

Published June 28, 2022 at 5:03PM

Below is a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute, courtesy of the Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation. All work is […]

Collision Involving Tractor Trailer Causes it to Rollover on 495 Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published June 4, 2022 at 10:25AM

A tractor trailer rolled over following a collision between Connecticut Avenue and 355 on the outer loop of I-495 at approximately 6:45am Saturday morning, according to Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer. One adult was being evaluated for non life-threatening injuries.

Though the cargo was non-hazardous, a HazMat crew was on the scene to help with the pumping off the remaining fuel and to deal with other fluid spillage. The two right lanes of the outer loop of 495 were closed for an extended period of time on Saturday morning.

Traffic: Outer Loop I-495 Ramp to the Clara Barton Parkway (Exit 41) Will be Closed This Saturday and Sunday From 7am-7pm

By Patrick Herron

Published April 8, 2022 at 11:29AM | Updated April 8, 2022 at 3:58PM

Per MCDOT:

Weekend Work Along I-495 Outer Loop Ramp to Clara Barton Parkway

Traffic: Vehicle Fire Closes Several Lanes of OL 495 at River Rd

By Patrick Herron

Published April 1, 2022 at 4:16PM

Some lanes on the outer loop of 495 are closed/blocked at River Road due to a vehicle fire, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.

A minivan was fully engulfed and the bulk of fire has been knocked down. The incident involved a fuel spill.

Traffic: List of Upcoming Lane Closures And Planned Construction in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published March 23, 2022 at 8:34AM

Below is a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.

Per MCDOT:

Traffic: I-495 Closed at 355 Due to Collisions

By Patrick Herron

Published March 16, 2022 at 1:03PM | Updated March 16, 2022 at 1:43PM

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.

Trucker Convoy Back on the Beltway Today, No Impact on Traffic on Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Published March 7, 2022 at 12:43PM | Updated March 7, 2022 at 1:21PM

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.

Several Trucker Convoys Expected in DC Area This Week With Goal of Shutting Down the Beltway, First One Expected Today Fails to Materialize

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2022 at 12:48PM

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.

Montgomery County Judge Rules Against MDOT in Toll Lanes Lawsuit

By Patrick Herron

Published February 17, 2022 at 9:57PM

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.

Collision Involving Tractor-Trailer Overnight on I-495

By Patrick Herron

Published November 7, 2021 at 10:05AM

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.