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Plans to extend I-495 Express toll lanes to Legion pass important federal review 07/10/2021 08:33pm • The plans to extend the Interstate 495 Express toll lanes up to the American Legion Bridge have just passed an important federal review. Next up for the plan is the design and construction phase. The 495 NEXT Northern Extension express lanes will run between the Dulles Toll Road and the George Was Police: Man dies in crash after fleeing traffic stop 07/09/2021 11:45am • HENRICO, Va. (AP) — Henrico County police say a man who fled a traffic stop is dead after a police pursuit ended in a crash. News outlets report that it happened Wednesday after a police officer observed a traffic violation and stopped Christopher Seay. Police say Seay stopped but could not Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy rain to DC region 07/08/2021 11:35pm • What remains of Tropical Storm Elsa is expected move out of the D.C. region Friday, but not before bringing lots of rain to the area. Here's what you need to know. Calvert and St. Mary's counties in Southern Maryland were under a tornado warning but it was canceled early. However, St. Mary's Coun Top developer submits bid for second phase of offshore wind project in Md. 07/07/2021 09:14pm • An Orsted wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island. (Courtesy Orsted) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted announced Wednesday that i Massive X-class solar flare erupted from sun 07/07/2021 05:50pm • The first large flare of the current solar cycle has erupted from the sun. The solar flare happened at sunspot AR2838 at 10:29 a.m. ET on July 3, according to the US Space Weather Prediction Center. Researchers at the center measure the intensities of solar flares on a scale, with A-class flar EXCLUSIVE: Feds sign off on biggest DC interstate renumbering in decades 07/07/2021 12:46pm • A map showing the number changes coming to the Southeast-Southwest Freeway and 3rd Street Tunnel. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) Local highway history was made late last spring when the federal government cleared the way for D.C.'s proposed renumbering of the Southeast Freeway and 3rd Street Tunnel. Off I-66 construction work in Virginia going into high gear this week 07/05/2021 05:09pm • Following the long holiday weekend, major work is set to resume Tuesday night on Interstate 66 West outside the Capital Beltway in Virginia. Work crews equipped with jackhammers and hoe rams will continue demolition of the old Route 50 West bridge over I-66. One of four bridge spans was demolishe Car Review: Toyota celebrates 60th year of Land Cruiser with special Heritage Edition 07/05/2021 04:06am • The Toyota Land Cruiser has been a name that has been tackling on and off the road for decades around the globe. However, 2021 seems to be the end of the line for us here in the U.S. While that might be tough for fans of the big, pricey and rare SUV, the 2021 Land Cruiser has a special Heritage Edit What's open, what's closed in and around DC for July 4 weekend 07/03/2021 08:01am • Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means the federal holiday will be observed by local and state governments on Monday. As a result, many of the closings and service changes for the holiday will also be in effect on Monday. Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed aro 2 tornadoes confirmed in DC area Thursday 07/02/2021 11:58pm • Two tornadoes touched down in the D.C. area, including the District itself, on Thursday, the National Weather Service said. One of them touched down in the Cherrydale section of Arlington and tracked into D.C., the weather service said, and traveled about 4.4 miles to near 16th Street and Constit Georgetown's sidewalk decking experiment expanded 07/02/2021 09:15am • Georgetown’s small experiment with wider sidewalks that it launched in January to accommodate more outside restaurant seating proved popular enough that it’s been greatly expanded, and the sidewalk additions will remain in place through at least the end of the year. The Georgetown Business Im Weekend Road and Rail: Road closures planned for the holiday with limit on work zones and changes on Metro 07/02/2021 05:15am • Moving into a holiday weekend, our region is expected to see a dramatic increase in travel with pandemic restrictions loosening. There will also be holiday road closures to and around the National Mall for pre-pandemic type fireworks and Independence Day celebrations. Metro will also be making ho Damages reported after tornado warnings, thunderstorms in DC area 07/01/2021 10:58pm • Thursday's storms have dampened the heat in the D.C. area, but they also brought damage, traffic delays and power outages. Here's what you need to know. Two tornado warning were issued in D.C. Maryland and Virginia Thursday night. Widespread damage has been reported in Arlington, Virginia, with n Traveling this Fourth of July? Tips to help you through the traffic crush 06/30/2021 10:38pm • It's hard to predict just how intense the July Fourth getaway traffic will be around the D.C. region this year, but some tried-and-true strategies can help ease drivers' pain. Because last summer was lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, AAA Mid-Atlantic expects more than 1.3 million people in our area 7 teens arrested after alleged carjacking, crash in DC 06/30/2021 12:23am • Seven teens between the ages of 13 and 16 were arrested and charged following an alleged armed carjacking that led to a crash in Northeast D.C. Monday night. Police said in a statement that just before 11:30 p.m., they received a call about an armed carjacking in Prince George’s County, Marylan