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GW Parkway police chase ends in Potomac River plunge
Northbound lanes were closed at the George Washington Parkway before the Memorial Bridge due to police activity Sunday afternoon. Arlington County police said that a car crashed into the water and a suspect connected to a robbery was taken into custody. Roads reopened after almost five hours of investigation.
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Park Service doesn’t have money to fix potholes in DC area
As commuters in the D.C. area complain about potholes, the National Park Service continues to be chronically underfunded to fix area roads. With current funding, roads and some trails would continue to crumble due to continually deferred maintenance, with a goal of keeping the highest priority paved roads just above poor condition.
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GW Parkway rebuild in the works — but could bring years of delays
A complete rebuild of much of the George Washington Parkway, including an overhaul of the interchange with Virginia Route 123, is expected in coming years.
7 months ago -
WATCH: WTOP’s Bob Marbourg navigates GW Parkway bridge work
Summer often features lower traffic volumes and quicker commutes but not everyone is seeing relief. Some drivers near Arlington have been coping with the side-effects of the new, long-term work zone on the George Washington Parkway north of the Spout Run Parkway.
9 months ago -
Drivers get first taste of GW Parkway construction
Drivers on the George Washington Parkway got their first glimpse of the new traffic pattern north of Spout Run Parkway early Monday. The WTOP Traffic Center explains how it went and how long it will last.
9 months ago -
Repair work, lane closures on GW Parkway started Monday
The National Park Service is warning D.C.-area drivers of work on the George Washington Parkway that will reduce lanes and probably spark delays starting Monday.
9 months ago -
40 people rescued from cars on flooded George Washington Parkway
Forty people were rescued from their flooded vehicles on the George Washington Parkway after heavy rain left standing water on the roadway Tuesday afternoon.
9 months ago -
Bridge work will lead to a month of GW Parkway slowdowns
A work zone will narrow and reduce the number of lanes on part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway later this month and last for about a month, the National Park Service said.
10 months ago -
Construction — and more congestion — could be coming to GW Parkway
There’s no timeline yet for when the pain is coming, but rehabilitation plans are being finalized for the north end of the George Washington Parkway, and construction will cause congestion.
10 months ago -
Drivers beware: Bridge repairs to cause backups on the GW Parkway
Starting on June 11, crews will be working on a portion of the George Washington Parkway in Arlington, Virginia. The work could cause some traffic headaches in the coming weeks.
11 months ago -
Parkway Classic Run to close part of GW Parkway
Prepare for disruption if your Sunday morning plans include the George Washington Parkway between Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
1 year ago -
FBI denies congressman’s inquiries into US Park Police shooting of Va. man
Five months after a 25-year-old Virginia man was shot by United States Park Police officers and died from his injuries, the FBI has denied another lawmaker’s request for an update in the federal investigation.
1 year ago -
Family of Va. man shot by Park Police wants explanation for each shot
Bijan Ghaisar, a 25-year-old accountant from McLean, was killed by U.S. Park Police after a pursuit on the George Washington Parkway last November.
1 year ago -
Questions raised over Park Police policies after deadly shooting
Dashcam video of the pursuit and shooting of Bijan Ghaisar on the George Washington Parkway was released earlier this week. Ghaisar, 25, of McLean died two weeks after U.S. Park Police officers chased him down. Under Park Police policies, eluding police is not itself a pursable offense. Officers have to believe a felony has occurred or that a suspect is a threat. The policies further explain when officers should use deadly force.
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Police chase, shoot suspect involved in GW Parkway crash
A man who led U.S. Park and Fairfax County police on a chase on the George Washington Parkway is in critical condition.
1 year ago
