Your I-95 Thanksgiving Commute Is About To Get Better: Dozen Bridge Lanes Opening In VA Your I-95 Thanksgiving Commute Is About To Get Better: Dozen Bridge Lanes Opening In VA
Your I-95 Thanksgiving Commute Is About To Get Better: Dozen Bridge Lanes Opening In VA Some relief is coming to one of the busiest travel days of the year in Northern Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that the original I-95 northbound bridge over the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg will be opening before Thanksgiving. That's 12 lanes. The big reveal is part of an ongoing project with a goal to improve congestion and travel I-95. The left bridge will carry I-95 through traffic while the right bridge will carry local traffic to Exit 133-Route 17.  Input is being sought before Decide before the Divide addresses local access to Exit 1…
Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County
Truck Crash Closes I-395 In Fairfax County A crash on I-395 had traffic backed up Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Fairfax County. It happened on the southbound side around 12:40 p.m. in Lincolnia, near milepost 3.3, the VDOT website says. Traffic cameras show the incident involved some type of box or delivery truck. The south left center lane is closed. Delays were expected. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Five People Injured After Overturning Van In Northwest DC Crash, Officials Say (PHOTOS) Five People Injured After Overturning Van In Northwest DC Crash, Officials Say (PHOTOS)
Five People Injured After Overturning Van In Northwest DC Crash, Officials Say (Photos) Five people - including a young girl - suffered various injuries after a crash near a Northwest DC intersection on Monday afternoon. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the intersection of 14th Street an U Street NW, where there was a multi-vehicle crash that left a van on its side with serious damage. Crash with vehicle overturned 14th & U Sts NW. Checking for entrapment and injuries. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 30, 2023 According to officials, one man suffered "serious injuries," while two women and a second man were treated for non-life-threatening in…
Overturned Crane Truck Shuts Manassas Intersection Overturned Crane Truck Shuts Manassas Intersection
Overturned Crane Truck Shuts Manassas Intersection An overturned crane truck has closed a Manassas intersection Thursday morning, Oct. 19. Sudley Road near Gum Springs Road was closed in both directions indefinitely as of 9:30 a.m., police said. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com No injuries have been reported. Motorist are asked to follow police direction and use alternate routes in the area. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS) Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS)
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (Photos) Traffic was backed up on I-295 on Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian bridge at Douglas Street NE was struck by debris from a passing vehicle. First responders and inspectors were called to the bridge, which appears intact, according to DC Fire and EMS personnel, but will have to be evaluated by special operations officials. Bridge incident S/B I-295 at Douglas St NE. Debris from passing vehicle struck pedestrian bridge. Vehicle continued on. Bridge appears intact but will be evaluated by special ops personnel. No injuries. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 18, 2023 …
Fare Evader Takes Walk On The Wild Side Along Metro Train Tracks Fare Evader Takes Walk On The Wild Side Along Metro Train Tracks
Fare Evader Takes Walk On The Wild Side Along Metro Train Tracks A fare evader went through extreme measures to - unsuccessfully - avoid being apprehended by Metro Transit Police officers during the evening commute. Late on Monday afternoon, some commuters were held up when a traveler hopped the turnstile and took a stroll down the tracks at the Naylor Road Metro Station. The strange scene led to delays approaching 30 minutes on Monday night on the Green Line as Metro Transit police waited to apprehend the man, who may face charges. No injuries were reported. The incident comes as Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) officials have wo…
Police Activity On I-395: What We Know Police Activity On I-395: What We Know
Police Activity On I-395: What We Know Police activity caused major delays along I-395 in Fairfax County. The VDOT website shows a tractor trailer crash near milepost 2.4 in Lincolnia near exit 3A. Delays nearly 2 miles long were being reported as of 2:30 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Spotsylvania Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Spotsylvania
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Spotsylvania A tractor trailer crashed on I-95 in Spotsylvania on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Traffic piled up at 12:30 p.m. on the northbound side near mile post 129.1, the VDOT site shows. The north center lane and right lane were closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
$15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In $15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In
$15M Project Will Replace 60-Year-Old Bridge In Arlington, Public Urged To Weigh In The public is being urged to weigh in on a $15 million project planned to replace a 60-year-old bridge in Arlington. The North Old Glebe Road bridge over North Glebe Road (Route 120) was built in 1964 and today, averages 7,000 vehicles a day, the VDOT said. Rehabilitating the bridge would cost 9.75 million, and so, the county has opted to fully replace it. The new bridge will feature a wider sidewalk on the eastern side and an additional sidewalk on the western side. Residents are invited to provide their input through Nov. 1, beginning with a virtual meeting set for Wednesday, Oct. …
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-81 In Shenandoah County Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-81 In Shenandoah County
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-81 In Shenandoah County A tractor trailer crashed on I-81 Monday, Oct. 16 in Shenandoah County. It happened on the northbound side at mile post 273.6 around 9:25 a.m., just past the Rt. 292 intersection, the VDOT website says. The north right lane and right shoulder were closed. Traffic backups were approximately 1 mile. The acceleration lane is partially blocked.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
2 Miles Of Delays Reported In I-95 Prince William County Crash 2 Miles Of Delays Reported In I-95 Prince William County Crash
2 Miles Of Delays Reported In I-95 Prince William County Crash Nearly two miles of delays were reported following a crash on I-95 in Prince William County Friday, Oct. 13. The multi-vehicle crash took out a left lane and the left shoulder of the highway at mile post 161.3, in the southbound lanes. Two miles of delays were reported at 3:30 p.m.
Person In Custody, Being Treated At Hospital After Causing BWI Airport Shutdown Person In Custody, Being Treated At Hospital After Causing BWI Airport Shutdown
Person In Custody, Being Treated At Hospital After Causing BWI Airport Shutdown Additional details have been released by the MDTA Police Department one day after traffic was temporarily halted at BWI Airport. An MDTA officer was approached at around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 while on patrol in the lower level of the airport by a person who made statements referencing a possible explosive device in his vehicle, which was parked near the entrance to the lower level, officials said. Police Activity. I-195 EB at MD-170 (Ex 1/Aviation Blvd). Anne Arundel County, MD. All traffic temporarily stopped. No access to BWI Airport. Follow authority direction in the area. …