Drivers in the area will begin seeing flashing yellow lights on the entrance ramps today when merging onto I-270. The lights are expected to become fully operational next month. The ramp lights are apart of the I-270 Corridor Innovative Congestion Management project that Governor Larry Hogan announced back in 2016.
According to MDOT, once the ramp meters are fully operational, the signal will allow one car at a time to go from each lane, optimizing traffic flow onto I-270.
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.
Tractor Trailer Carrying Hot Asphalt Overturns on 495 in Bethesda
A tractor trailer carrying hot asphalt overturned early this morning on I495 W at the 270 exit, closing all lanes.
I-370 West Closed at 355 2 Exit in Gaithersburg After Serious Collision, Extended Delays Expected
All westbound lanes on I-370 are closed at exit 2 due to an ongoing collision reconstruction investigation. Montgomery County Emergency Management is reporting that this will be an extended closure and to seek alternate route.
I-270 Ramp Meter Testing Begins June 16
Per the Maryland State Highway Administration:
Construction and Maintenance Planned Lane Closures for Montgomery County
Per MDOT:
Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the I-495 Decision
For Immediate Release: Wednesday 12 May
MDOT Cancels Plans to Widen Beltway East of I-270
The Maryland Department of Transportation announced today that it has stopped it’s plans to widen the Beltway on I-495 east of I-270.
Traffic: Current List of 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.
Montgomery County Police Launch New Initiatives to Address Excessive Speeding on 495/270
Yesterday, Maryland State Police, along with the Montgomery and Prince George’s County Police Departments, launched the first of six new initiatives aimed at reducing vehicle related deaths due to excessive speeding and impaired driving.
Featured Photo Courtesy of TrafFix Devices, Inc.
Around 11AM Monday morning, a Maryland State Highway Administration Contractor was conducting a mobile sweeping operation on Northbound I-270 near West Diamond Avenue (MD-117) in Gaithersburg. As the sweeping convoy was headed northbound, a passing SUV crashed into one of the Contractor’s trucks.