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Dump truck overturns, spills dirt on Capital Beltway in Maryland
Traffic on the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County, Maryland, was significantly delayed Monday afternoon after a dump truck overturned and spilled dirt and other debris onto the roadway.
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Geese trying to cross Capital Beltway hitch ride with Md. road crews
Why did the Canada geese cross the Capital Beltway? Maryland state highway crews couldn’t say, but they did step in to help a pair of adult geese reunite with their four goslings. See photos.
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Dozens of homes would need to be torn down under plan to widen Capital Beltway
Dozens of homes would need to be torn down under a plan from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration to widen major highways in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
2 weeks ago -
2-truck collision leaves 1 injured on Outer Loop
A collision involving a roadwork vehicle and a pickup truck on the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway in College Park, Maryland left one person injured on Tuesday morning.
2 weeks ago -
2 dead, 2 injured after 3-vehicle crash caused by wrong-way driver on I-295 in SE DC
D.C. police say two people are dead and at least two have been taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash caused by a driver heading in the wrong direction in Southeast D.C.
3 weeks ago -
Tractor trailer crash, fire complicates Beltway traffic around Alexandria
One week after an overturned tanker caused a nightmarish commute around D.C., another big incident on the Beltway caused headaches Thursday afternoon. Traffic had been stopped due to a tractor trailer crash and fire near Exit 173 in Alexandria.
3 weeks ago -
Md. lawmakers accelerate plan to add oversight to Beltway, I-270 widening
The proposal to widen the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 needs more oversight, according to a group of Maryland lawmakers. And they only have until Monday to get a public-private partnership bill passed through the General Assembly.
3 weeks ago -
Traffic terrors: After 13-hour shutdown, lanes reopen on Inner Loop at American Legion Bridge
After a horrific traffic backup that shut the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway for more than 13 hours on Thursday, area drivers managed a normal morning commute. Here are some of the stories.
4 weeks ago -
Land ho! Boat on the Inner Loop in Md. brings delays, distractions
No your eyes did not deceive you. That really was a boat on the Capital Beltway on Monday afternoon. See photos.
4 weeks ago -
Md. plans for widening I-270, Beltway still cause for concern, local lawmakers say
Montgomery County Council members say they remain concerned about the level of input local residents have on the plans for widening Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway.
4 weeks ago -
Shooting on I-495 in Prince George’s County sends 1 to hospital
A shooting on Interstate 495 in Prince George’s County sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries on Wednesday.
1 month ago -
Montgomery Co. leaders voice concerns about I-270, I-495 toll lane plan
The proposed new toll lanes on I-495 and I-270 would be built as part of a public-private partnership program. They’d be free and open to transit vehicles, but one official doesn’t believe that’s enough for people who want an alternative to driving.
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Maryland focuses on toll lanes for I-270, Capital Beltway
Maryland may shift to a tolling structure in an effort to reduce congestion and encourage carpooling on both Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway.
2 months ago -
Expect delays: Another bandage for a crumbling Beltway bridge
Emergency repairs to a crumbling Capital Beltway bridge in Prince George’s County are expected to cause delays for southbound drivers early this weekend. The work starts around 9 p.m. Friday and can last up to noon on Saturday.
3 months ago -
Md. bill urges environmental review before expanding congested roadways
As Maryland looks for ways to tackle congestion on Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway, a proposed bill aims to straighten out plans to expand the often-gridlocked roadways.
3 months ago
