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Four Open House Meetings on Future of I-270 and I-495 To Be Held by MDOT This Fall

Published October 26, 2023 at 11:12PM

The Maryland Department of Transportation announces the addition of a fourth open house meeting this fall to engage the public on the American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program and gather community feedback as the program advances. The meetings provide the opportunity for corridor travelers, project neighbors and other stakeholders to directly engage with the program team on potential multimodal transportation solutions for the corridor. The newly announced open house is centrally located in the program corridor:

The series of open houses follow Governor Wes Moore’s August 21 announcement of the path forward for the future of the I-495 and I-270 corridors with a comprehensive program to improve access, opportunity, and quality of life in the Washington region through multimodal enhancements along the I-495 and I-270 corridors, including replacement of the aging American Legion Bridge. The previously announced open houses will take place at three venues along the program corridor:

Montgomery Planning Wins National Award for Corridor Forward: The I-270 Transit Plan

By MCS Staff

Published October 23, 2023 at 11:27AM

The Montgomery County Planning Department has won a prestigious Award of Excellence in the Small Area Planning category for Corridor Forward: The I-270 Transit Plan by the American Planning Association (APA) County Planning Division and the National Association of County Planners.

Approved by the Montgomery County Council in April 2022, The Corridor Forward Plan conducted detailed analysis to deliver near-term and long-term transit recommendations focused on improving access to transit options as well as advancing the county’s equity, environmental, and economic development goals along the I-270 corridor.

Summary of Events Regarding Police Officer Being Struck By Driver on NB I-270 Wednesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2023 at 7:01AM

Per Montgomery County Police: “The following is a brief summary of events regarding a collision involving a Montgomery County Police Officer. At approximately 3:48 a.m., Montgomery County Police officers were attempting to stop the driver of a vehicle believed to be driving under the influence on I-270 NB near Watkins Mill.

A male officer exited his patrol car to deploy stop sticks, used to deflate tires of suspect vehicles on the roadway. As the officer was in the process of deploying the stop sticks, the driver of the suspect vehicle collided with the officer. The suspect vehicle continued northbound on I-270, where a second officer successfully deployed stop sticks, eventually bringing the vehicle to a stop.

NB I-270 Closed Wednesday Morning After Police Officer is Struck By Driver

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2023 at 6:35AM | Updated October 18, 2023 at 6:59AM

Update Per Montgomery County Police: “The following is a brief summary of events regarding a collision involving a Montgomery County Police Officer. At approximately 3:48 a.m., Montgomery County Police officers were attempting to stop the driver of a vehicle believed to be driving under the influence on I-270 NB near Watkins Mill.

A male officer exited his patrol car to deploy stop sticks, used to deflate tires of suspect vehicles on the roadway. As the officer was in the process of deploying the stop sticks, the driver of the suspect vehicle collided with the officer. The suspect vehicle continued northbound on I-270, where a second officer successfully deployed stop sticks, eventually bringing the vehicle to a stop.

MDOT to Hold Public Meetings on American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program in November

By MCS Staff

Published October 13, 2023 at 4:09PM

The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced a series of open house meetings from November 13-16 to engage the public on the American Legion Bridge and 270 Corridor Program and gather community feedback as the program advances. The meetings provide the opportunity for corridor travelers, project neighbors and other stakeholders to directly engage with the program team on potential multimodal transportation solutions for the corridor.

The open houses follow Governor Wes Moore’s August 21 announcement of the path forward for the future of the I-495 and I-270 corridors with a comprehensive program to improve access, opportunity, and quality of life in the Washington region through multimodal enhancements along the I-495 and I-270 corridors, including replacement of the aging American Legion Bridge. The open houses will take place at three venues along the program corridor:

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire on I-270 Sunday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published October 1, 2023 at 5:24PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on I-270 on Sunday, October 1 around 5pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire occurred on southbound I-270 between Montrose Road and Old Georgetown Road, in the area of the split. The fire has been extinguished and there are no injuries reported. Some lanes are currently blocked.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @jesssica_leee on Instagram.

Collision Closes Southbound I-270 After Clarksburg Rd on Friday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published September 29, 2023 at 9:01PM

A collision with rollover that occurred Friday night on southbound I-270 between Rt121 and Rt27 has closed all lanes after Clarksburg Rd. The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) tweeted the following at 8:45: “Traffic incident closes SB I-270 after Clarksburg Rd (MD121). Expect significant delays and seek alternate route.”

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @crystalyu_ on Instagram.

Jackknifed Tractor Trailer on I-495 Saturday Morning; Multiple Collisions Reported Across the County

By Patrick Herron

Published September 23, 2023 at 8:38AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the outer loop of I-495 between Connecticut Ave and Rockville Pike, in the area of Cedar Lane, for the report of a jackknifed tractor with fuel spill on Saturday, September 23, around 8am. According to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, this will be an extended incident and drivers should seek an alternate route if possible.

Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer also reported the following collisions between 7-8:30am:

Severe Traffic Alert: All Southbound Lanes of I-270 Closed Near Exit 22

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 10:53AM | Updated August 31, 2023 at 11:45AM

Traffic incident blocks all southbound lanes of I-270 near Exit 22 for MD-109/Old Hundred Rd. Expect significant delays and follow police direction. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic pic.twitter.com/EyJ4x56K0K

— Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 31, 2023

Collision Closes All Lanes of I-270 S Prior to Democracy Blvd Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published August 10, 2023 at 8:45AM | Updated August 10, 2023 at 9:54AM

Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, “Fire department activity blocks 4 lanes of SB I-270 just prior to Exit 1/Democracy Blvd. Only the right lane gets by. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic” We will post an update when additional information is available.

Update – SB I270 Spur IAO Westlake Ter Bridge/ramp, collision, involves several vehicles, incl overturned truck/vehicle, 2patients carrying pesticides, @mcfrs HM707, SU725, BC702, BC704, PE726, PE733, T710, A726, A710, EMS702 PE720 T725, BC7O3 assisting, some lanes blocked

One Dead, Nine Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Tuesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published August 2, 2023 at 5:57AM

Maryland State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in which one person died and nine others were injured late Tuesday evening in Montgomery County.

Per Maryland State Police: Shortly before 11:45 p.m., the Rockville Barrack received numerous calls for a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 270, near Rockledge Drive. According to a preliminary investigation, a white Mercedes SUV, driven by Jayleen Hannor, 23, of Macon, Georgia, continued southbound in the northbound lanes of I-270, to the outer loop of I-495.