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There is no Red Line train service at Metro Center or Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metrorail stations. People should exit at Judiciary Square and Farragut North to walk to the National Mall.
The train was headed in the direction of Glenmont when it reportedly struck the individual at 9:25 a.m. today (January 20). Police are on the scene investigating the incident.
SHA REPORT, 9:11 a.m.: southbound I-95 between MD 32 and MD 216 in Howard County — overturned vehicle with lanes blocked. Medevac on the way.
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SHA REPORT, 8:54 a.m.:
Baltimore Region
- (Overturned Vehicle Crash) southbound I-95 near MD 216 (two right lanes closed).
- Crash reported along the outer loop of I-695 at Wilkins Avenue (all lanes open). Major delays.
- Crash at the inner loop of I-695 ramp to I-795. Left ramp lane re-opened following crash-expect delays.
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SHA REPORT, 8:09 a.m.:
DC Region
- I-95 between I-695 and I-495: Moderate from MD 212 to the I-95/I-495 Split
- Traffic flowing well across Woodrow Wilson and American Legion Bridges
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Montgomery Co.: All lanes open-moderate traffic
- I-95/495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s Co.: Light to moderate traffic along I-95/I-495, heavier near regional Metro stations.
- MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-270: All lanes open – moderate traffic
- US 50: Heavy traffic near I-95/I-495
- I-295: All lanes open – moderate traffic
- US 29 (Columbia Pike): All lanes open - moderate traffic
- MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue) in Chevy Chase (two right lanes blocked southbound) – Utility work
Baltimore Region
- All lanes reported open at I-695 at Wilkins Avenue after crash.
Eastern and Southern Maryland Regions
- US 50 (John Hanson Highway): All lanes open--moderate traffic
Western Maryland
- All lanes open — heavy traffic along southbound US 15 near US 40 in Frederick County (resulting from earlier crash.)
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UPDATE, 7:22 a.m.:
(Note the last item — crash on U.S. 15.)
- Capital Beltway — Traffic flowing moderately on I-95 and I-495 with some delays in the areas of the Metro Stations.
- Greenbelt, Branch Avenue, New Carrollton, Shady Grove and College Park Metro Stations in MD are FULL.
- Broken Land Parkway commuter bus lot is FULL.
- Motorists heading toward Branch Avenue Metro Station should consider additional metro stops along MD 5 including Naylor Road or Suitland.
- Greenbelt Metro users should use Prince George's Plaza metro station.
- New Carrollton metro users should use Landover station.
- Shady Grove metro users should use Rockville or Twinbrook metro stations.
- SB MD 355 in Chevy Chase - right lane blocked with utility issue.
- Crash on outer loop I-695 at Wilkens Ave. and crash along US 15 at US 40 with lanes blocked in Frederick County.
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UPDATE, 7:35 a.m.The SHA is reporting the College Park Metro Lot in Prince George’s County is nearly at capacity.
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UPDATE, 7:28 a.m.: Wa-Po reports a two car accident on Clara Barton Parkway in Maryland; traffic being diverted at turnaround.
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UPDATE, 7:22 a.m.: Metro reports parking lots at Vienna and East Falls Church are now full. According to the SHA, the Broken Land Parkway commuter bus lot is full. The right lane of southbound Md. 355 in Chevy Chase is blocked with utility issue.
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UPDATE, 7:15 a.m.: FULL METRO STATIONS — Greenbelt, Branch Avenue and New Carrollton, Shady Grove Metro Stations in MD are FULL. College Park Station is nearly full.
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SHA REPORT, 7 a.m.:
WMATA is reporting that the Greenbelt, New Carrollton and Branch Avenue lots are full. Greenbelt Metro users should use the College Park or Prince George’s plaza lots, New Carrollton users should use the Landover lot and Branch Avenue should use Naylor Road or Suitland lots.
DC Region
- I-95 between I-695 and I-495: Moderate from MD 212 to the I-95/I-495 Split
- Traffic flowing well across Woodrow Wilson and American Legion Bridges
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Montgomery Co.: All lanes open-moderate traffic
- I-95/495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s Co.: Moderate traffic along I-95/I-495, especially near regional Metro stations.
- MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-270: All lanes open – moderate traffic
- US 50: Heavy traffic near I-95/I-495
- I-295: All lanes open – moderate traffic
- US 29 (Columbia Pike): All lanes open — moderate traffic
- MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue) in Chevy Chase (two right lanes blocked) – Utility work
Baltimore Region
- I-95 north of the Tunnels to Delaware: All lanes open — moderate traffic
- I-695 (Baltimore Beltway): All lanes open — moderate traffic
- I-83: All lanes open –moderate traffic
Eastern and Southern Maryland Regions
- US 50 (John Hanson Highway): All lanes open — moderate traffic
Western Maryland
- I-70: All lanes open — moderate traffic
- I-68: All lanes open — moderate traffic
- I-81: All lanes open — moderate traffic
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UPDATE, 6:51 a.m.: SHA confirms Greenbelt, Branch Avenue and New Carrollton Metro Stations in MD are FULL. Wa-Po reports parking lots in Frnaconia — Springfield, Van Dorn, Largo are filled and closed.
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UPDATE, 6:37 a.m.: Metro reports Blue and Orange Line trains bypassing Federal Center SW due to crowded conditions until further notice.
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SHA REPORT, 6:30 a.m.:
DC Region
- I-95 between I-695 and I-495: Heavy from MD 212 to the I-95/I-495 Split
- Traffic flowing well across Woodrow Wilson and American Legion Bridges
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Montgomery Co.: Moderate traffic
- I-95/495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s Co.: Moderate traffic along I-95/I-495, especially near regional Metro stations.
- MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-270: Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 50: Heavy traffic near I-95/I-495
- I-295: Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 97 (Georgia Ave.): Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 29 (Columbia Pike): Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue) in Chevy Chase (two right lanes blocked) – Utility work
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Baltimore Region
- I-95 north of the Tunnels to Delaware: Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-695 (Baltimore Beltway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-83: Moderate traffic
- I-97: Moderate traffic
Eastern and Southern Maryland Regions
- US 50 (John Hanson Highway): Moderate traffic
- US 301 (Crain Highway): Moderate traffic
Western Maryland
- I-70: Moderate traffic
- I-68: Light to moderate traffic
- I-81: Moderate traffic
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UPDATE 6:22 a.m.: SHA reports that traffic is flowing well over Woodrow Wilson and American Legion bridges, but according to The Washington Post, the New Carrollton, Greenbelt and Branch Avenue parking lots are full and that the east end of the National Mall is filling rapidly.
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SHA REPORT, 6 a.m.:
DC Region
- I-95 between I-695 and I-495: Heavy from MD 212 to the I-95/I-495 Split
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Montgomery Co.: Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-95/495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s Co.: Moderate traffic along I-95/I-495, especially near regional Metro stations.
- MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-270: Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 50: Heavy traffic near I-95/I-495
- I-295: Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 97 (Georgia Ave.): Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 29 (Columbia Pike): Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue) in Chevy Chase (two right lanes blocked) – Utility work
Baltimore Region
- I-95 north of the Tunnels to Delaware: Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-695 (Baltimore Beltway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-83: Moderate traffic
- I-97: Moderate traffic
Eastern and Southern Maryland Regions
- US 50(John Hanson Highway): Moderate traffic
- US 301 (Crain Highway): Moderate traffic
Western Maryland
- I-70: Moderate traffic
- I-68: Light to moderate traffic
- I-81: Moderate traffic
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UPDATE, 5:45 a.m.: According to SHA, WMATA is reporting that the Greenbelt, New Carrollton and Branch Avenue lots are full.
Greenbelt Metro users should use the College Park lot, New Carrollton users should Largo lot and Branch Avenue should use Naylor Road or Suitland lots.
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SHA REPORT: 5:30 a.m.:
DC Region
- I-95 between I-695 and I-495: Heavy from MD 212 to the I-95/I-495 Split
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Montgomery Co.: Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-95/495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s Co.: Heavy traffic subsiding along the inner loop of I-95/I-495 approaching the Greenbelt Metro Station. Through traffic should stay in the left lanes to avoid congestion.
- Traffic approaching all Metro stations is heavy.
- MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-270: Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 50: Heavy traffic near I-95/I-495
- I-295: Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) at Charles Street – ALL LANES CLOSED due to water main break
- MD 97 (Georgia Ave.): Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 29 (Columbia Pike): Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) at Carters Lane in Riverdale, Prince George’s County – ALL LANES CLOSED due to water main break.
- MD 355 (Wisconsin Avenue) in Chevy Chase (right lane blocked) – Utility work
Baltimore Region
- I-95 north of the Tunnels to Delaware: Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-695 (Baltimore Beltway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-83: Moderate traffic
- I-97: Moderate traffic
Western Maryland
- Eastern and Southern Maryland Regions
- US 50(John Hanson Highway): Moderate traffic
- US 301 (Crain Highway): Moderate traffic
- I-70: Moderate traffic
- I-68: Light to moderate traffic
- I-81: Moderate traffic
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UPDATE 5:37 a.m.: The Washington Post is reporting the Red Line is jam packed.
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SHA REPORT: 5:18 a.m.:
DC Region
- I-95 between I-695 and I-495: Heavy from MD 212 to the I-95/I-495 Split
- I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Montgomery Co.: Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-95/495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s Co.: Major delays reported along the inner loop of I-95/I-495 approaching the Greenbelt Metro Station. Through traffic should stay in the left lanes. Approximately two-to three mile delays along the inner and outer loop of I-495/I-95.
- I-270: Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 50: Heavy traffic near I-95/I-495
- I-295: Moderate to heavy traffic
- Traffic approaching all Metro stations is heavy.
- MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 187 (Old Georgetown Road) at Charles Street – ALL LANES CLOSED due to water main break
- MD 97 (Georgia Ave.): Moderate to heavy traffic
- US 29 (Columbia Pike): Moderate to heavy traffic
- MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) at Carters Lane in Riverdale, Prince George’s County – ALL LANES CLOSED due to water main break.
Baltimore Region
- I-95 north of the Tunnels to Delaware: Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-695 (Baltimore Beltway): Moderate to heavy traffic
- I-83: Moderate traffic
- I-97: Moderate traffic
Eastern and Southern Maryland Regions
- US 50(John Hanson Highway): Moderate traffic
- US 301 (Crain Highway): Moderate traffic
Western Maryland
- I-70: Moderate traffic
- I-68: Light to moderate traffic
- I-81: Moderate traffic
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SHA REPORT, 4:15 a.m.: I-95/495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s Co.: Greenbelt Metro Station is filling quickly — heavy traffic along right lane approaching the Greenbelt Metro Station and backing on I-95/I-495 past US 1.
Water Main Break on MD 201 (Kenilworth Avenue) at Carters Lane in Riverside - All Lanes Closed.
Otherwise, Capital Beltway running well.
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Heavy traffic for Greenbelt metro
The State Highway Administration reported at 3:50 a.m. heavy traffic along right lane approaching the Greenbelt Metro Station and backing onto I-95/I-495.
As of 4 a.m., the following reports have been issued:
DC Region
