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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.
1 week 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.
2 weeks 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.
1 month ago -
After 3-hour, 8-mile backup on Outer Loop, all lanes reopen
The Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway was blocked before Old Georgetown Road in Montgomery County.
1 month ago -
Hogan plan to ease road congestion struggles to win support
In theory, elected officials in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties have 9 billion reasons to get behind the Hogan administration’s efforts to ease traffic congestion in the notoriously traffic-plagued capital region. So far, it isn’t working out that way.
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Md. bill would require study of highway projects’ greenhouse gas emissions
The Transportation Climate Accountability Act of 2019 would require a comprehensive study of the anticipated greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution of any state-funded highway project or a project being built through a public-private partnership.
2 months ago -
Heads up, drivers: Busy Capital Beltway ramp in Prince George’s to close this week
Heads up, Maryland drivers. A busy ramp on the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County is set to close this week as part of a major effort to build newer, wider bridges over Md. 214/Central Avenue in Largo.
2 months ago -
Car goes off Beltway ramp into retention pond in Prince George’s Co.
The driver was able to climb out of the vehicle on his own, before the car sunk below the waterline. He taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
2 months ago -
Md. panel funds $90M study of widening Capital Beltway, I-270
Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot voted in favor of the proposal, which will provide the money for studying the planning, final design and construction of the added capacity to the two major commuter routes. State Treasurer Nancy Kopp abstained, saying she remains skeptical of the plan.
2 months ago -
Drivers beware: Va. police conduct HOV crackdown on I-66
Drivers who break the HOV rules on Interstate 66 Express Lanes will likely see flashing police lights in their mirrors Thursday, as the Virginia State police plan to crackdown during the morning and afternoon hours.
2 months ago -
When are the worst times to travel on DC-area roads this Thanksgiving?
Unlike in previous years, Tuesday, not Wednesday, is expected to be the worst traffic day this Thanksgiving season. Here’s what you can expect.
3 months ago -
Expect years of construction: Md. Beltway, I-270 toll lanes to be built in phases from Legion Bridge
Toll lanes around the Capital Beltway and I-270 in Maryland could be built in several separate phases and even operated by different companies under the latest plans released to industry insiders.
3 months ago -
VIDEO: Beltway teemed with motorcyclists, some doing burnouts
A large group of motorcyclists converged on the Capital Beltway, disrupting traffic Sunday afternoon by crowding lanes, driving dangerously and even raising smoke while doing stunts.
5 months ago -
Tractor-trailer accidents cleared after causing Inner Loop delays
Two early Friday morning incidents involving tractor-trailers caused traffic delays and lane closures on the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway — and one ongoing incident in Montgomery County may affect morning commuters.
5 months ago -
Only on WTOP: This is the most crash-prone stretch of the Beltway
A review of fender benders, side-swipes and pile-ups recorded via the WTOP Traffic Center’s incident database over the past years shows where and when Beltway crashes are most likely to happen.
6 months ago
