The incident occurred around 3:20pm on Wednesday afternoon. Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue are currently on the scene. There are no reported injuries. Feature photo courtesy of Tara O’Connell.
6/1/22 – 3:20 pm – Traffic Collision in the 1100 block of Rockville Pike. Expect delays as some lanes are closed in both directions, no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/mnaV6iPSr7
“Each year, we see vehicle breakdowns during the hot days of summer that could have been avoided with a simple check prior to a trip,” said MDOT SHA Chief Operating Officer Andre Futrell. “A vehicle check only takes a few minutes and can help avoid costly repairs and keep you on the road.”
In 2021, MDOT SHA highway response technicians provided nearly 36,000 motorist assists, most of them due to vehicle mechanical breakdowns. Common sense preventative maintenance can provide a level of vehicle protection for drivers who are preparing to travel by motor vehicle during the hot summer months.
The Maryland Department of Transportation announced this morning that Westbound ICC/MD 200 would be temporarily detoured at Georgia Ave/MD 97 for police investigation from 7:30-8:30am, but it appears to have been extended. Detour south on Georgia Av – west on Norbeck Rd – East Gude Dr – north on Frederick Rd (MD 355) – north on Shady Grove Rd – WB ICC. We will post an update when the lanes have reopened.
Severe Traffic Alert – Police activity closes all westbound lanes of Maryland 200 (ICC) at Georgia Avenue (MD 97). All westbound traffic must exit at Georgia Avenue. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #mdtraffic
A collision with entrapment caused delays this morning on Connecticut Ave and Isbell St. in Glenmont. The trapped occupant has been extricated and two patients with Priority 3, non-life-threatening injuries were evaluated by EMS, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer. The collision occurred around 7:45am Friday morning and some lanes were blocked between Weller Road and Independence St.
Yesterday a collision occurred in close proximity at Connecticut Ave and Atherton Dr which resulted in five injured, including three juveniles, one with life-threatening injuries. That incident is currently under investigation. Police report below:
Per MCDOT:
Weekend Work Along I-495 Outer Loop Ramp to Clara Barton Parkway
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.
Below is a list of current scheduled construction and lane closures in Montgomery County that could affect your commute.
Per MCDOT:
A vehicle collision has two lanes of 355 North (Rockville Pike) at Veirs Mill shut down, according to Montgomery County Police.
Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
Update: W. Diamond Avenue at I-270 is Now Open
W. Diamond Avenue at I-270 is temporarily shut down due to a traffic collision, according to the Gaithersburg Police Department.
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.
This past Friday, the Maryland General Assembly held a hearing to consider House Bill 811, which proposes the addition of speed cameras on MD Route 200.
The bill, which was introduced on February 3 of this year, would place cameras in areas where there have been a high number of collisions.