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Recent Traffic Report. This traffic report is 5 minutes old. Last updated: Jan 12, 2026 at 10:38 pm.

Live Traffic Incidents

Major Severity

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Crash Investigation
I-495/Capital Beltway Local Lanes Outer Loop after Telegraph Rd (#176), all lanes blocked by the crash investigation.
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Crash Involving Pedestrian
US-29 both ways between Briggs Chaney Rd and Fairland Rd, follow police direction by the crash involving pedestrian.

Moderate Severity

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Work Zone
MD-650/New Hampshire Ave southbound after Ray Rd, right lane gets by by the work zone.
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Work Zone
US-1 both ways between Edgewood Rd and Hollywood Rd, left lane gets by by the work zone.
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Work Zone
MD-97/Georgia Ave southbound between I-495/Capital Beltway and Seminary Rd/Columbia Blvd, single lane gets by by the work zone.
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Work Zone
US-50 eastbound on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, eastbound span closed, two-way traffic on westbound span by the work zone.
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Utility Work Zone
US-301 southbound after Old Crain Hwy, left lane gets by by the utility work zone.

Construction Severity

Metro Alerts

Traffic Tip Line: 866-304-WTOP

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