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Weekend Wake-up: Metro construction continues over holiday weekend

This weekend provides a great opportunity for Washingtonians and tourists to visit the memorials downtown, many of which will host wreath-laying ceremonies honoring our veterans.

Tags: Metrorail, beltway, American Heart Association

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Express Lanes cheaters face fines

Virginia State Police will step up patrols to catch Express Lanes cheaters. Drivers who don't have E-ZPass transponders will be caught.

Tags: E-ZPass Transponders, hank silverberg, hot lanes

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Drivers urged to get E-ZPass before Express Lanes open

With the new Express Lanes on Interstate 495 opening this year, Northern Virginia drivers are being urged to get their E- ZPass transponders now -- before their commutes change dramatically.

Tags: hank silverberg, hot lanes, Transurban

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LaHood trusts Virginia on Express Lanes

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he trusts Virginia's transportation leaders are making the right move with the soon-to-open Beltway Express Lanes.

Tags: Adam Tuss, Ray LaHood

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Big rigs banned on Express Lanes

Don't expect to see 18-wheelers on the Capital Beltway's Express Lanes when they open in December.

Tags: hank silverberg

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The cost of a speedy Beltway commute means tolls or carpooling

Drivers may soon have to ask themselves if they are willing to pay a toll or join a carpool to get to work faster.

Tags: Adam Tuss, Beltway Project, carpool

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Faster Beltway commute will come with varying tolls

By the end of 2012, two new Express Lanes will be open on the Beltway between Springfield and just north of the Dulles Toll Road. Carpools with three or more people can use the lanes, which promise a minimum speed around 45 miles per hour, for free.

Tags: Dulles Toll Road, Virginia State Police, Adam Tuss, E-Z Pass Flex, VDOT,

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WTOP's Top 5 morning stories

Five stories to keep you informed and get you going.

Tags: morning stories, tolls, beer hunt, Washington Capitals, concerts, Baltimore beating

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Virginia starts charging for E-ZPass transponders

Drivers in Virginia will now have to pay for the convenience of zipping through an increasing number of toll facilities.

Tags: E-Z Pass transponder, hank silverberg, E-ZPass, tolls,

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Financing approval anticipated for I-95/395 express lanes

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board is expected to approve a $1 billion financing plan for I-95/395 express lanes that would run from Garrisonville Road in Stafford County to about Edsall Road in Fairfax County.

Tags: I-95/395, HOV lanes, Adam Tuss, hot lanes, National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board

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