Montgomery County Public School Bus Stuck in “Sink Hole” This Morning After Water Main Break, No Injuries
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that an MCPS bus got stuck in a “sink hole” this morning in Layhill, likely due to a water main break.
Serious Collision Involving a Metro Bus and Several Vehicles on Rockville Pike
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Steve Mann is reporting that MCFRS are on the scene of a collision with multiple injuries involving a WMATA Metro Bus and multiple vehicles.
Traffic Collision Closes Clopper Rd (MD-117) at Firstfield Rd in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Emergency Management is reporting that a traffic incident has closed Clopper Rd (MD-117) at Firstfield Rd.
Severe Traffic Alert – Rockville Pike (MD 355) in Bethesda
Montgomery County Emergency Management is reporting that NSA Bethesda Gate 2 is currently closed and causing severe backup at the intersections of MD 355 at Cedar Lane and MD 355 at Jones Bridge Road.
Collision and Vehicle Fire Close Northbound Colesville Rd (MD-29) at Lanark Way
Montgomery County Emergency Management is reporting that the northbound lanes of Colesville Rd. (MD-29) at Lanark Way are closed due to a traffic incident. Drivers should expect significant delays and seek an alternate route.
Starting today, the Maryland Department of Transportation has activated 18 ramp meters along I-270 South. Full details below on what to expect below courtesy of MDOT:
Ramp metering is a part of the I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) project designed to help reduce congestion on this busy interstate. The system uses sensors that detect real-time traffic conditions and activate traffic signals, when needed, to more efficiently control how traffic merges onto I-270. This will allow motorists to merge safely onto I-270 while minimizing delay and reducing congestion. When ramp metering is in operation:
Beginning Tomorrow, Maryland State Highway Administration to Turn on Full-Color Ramp Metering Signals at 18 Interchanges Along Southbound I-270
MDOT will be activating 18 of the new ramp meters along I-270 South beginning tomorrow morning. The meters are a part of Maryland’s I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) project. The meters have been flashing yellow for the past month. Full details below per Montgomery County:
Traffic and Significant Police Presence Expected Tonight in Chevy Chase Due to a Protest
Officer Dana Stroman of the Montgomery County Police 2nd District is reporting that there will be a significant police presence due to a protest in the Chevy Chase Park area this evening and is asking residents to please avoid the area this evening.
4PM Update: All lanes of I-270 have reopened, expect residual delays.
Happening Now: Right Three Lanes on I-270 North Prior to Clopper Rd Are Closed
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:
New Hampshire Ave at Briggs Chaney Closed Due to Collision
Battalion Chief of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Steve Mann is reporting that MCFRS are on the scene of a collision with entrapment on New Hampshire Ave. at Briggs Chaney. All Southbound lanes on New Hampshire Ave are currently closed.