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I-66 Reopens After Truck Accident

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:31:43 GMT

All lanes of Interstate 66 eastbound prior to I-495 have been reopened after a tractor trailer accident early Friday morning.

Holiday Travel Hassles: Security, Flu

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:45:34 GMT

It may be a bumpier trip for some travelers this Thanksgiving. At airports, stepped-up security and worries about swine flu may add to the normal holiday hassles.

Will Fairfax County Trim School Buses?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:14:58 GMT

More students could be walking to school in Fairfax County in the future, rather than riding the bus. Due to the significant drop in tax revenues, county officials have already trimmed police, fire, library, and transpiration budgets, and school officials may consider expanding the boundary distances that trigger bus eligibility.

Officials Try To Relieve I-270 Gridlock

John Henrehan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:59:29 GMT

The Montgomery County Council attempted to address the daily gridlock on Interstate 270 on Thursday. The council employed two different strategies-- expanding the lanes and adding light rail service.

Amtrak Prepares For Thanksgiving Rush

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:28:21 GMT

Amtrak is preparing for what it believes will be its busiest travel day this year. Amtrak said Monday that it believes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving -- Nov. 25 -- will be its busiest travel day.

Water Main Break Causes I-495 Delays

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:37:51 GMT

Motorists should try to avoid the inner loop of the beltway in Falls Church, Va. Friday morning. Two lanes are shut down between Route 50 and I-66 because of a water main break.

Weekend Road Construction in DC

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:30:32 GMT

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) says construction activity scheduled for this weekend could impact traffic in Washington. Click here for more details.

Rain, Water Main Break Cause Delays

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:45:52 GMT

Heavy rain slowed down traffic and caused accidents throughout the area Thursday. In Virginia, a water main break added to the problems and caused standing water to gather on I-495 at Rt. 50 and Arlington Boulevard.

Man Hit By Secret Service Vehicle Dies

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:49:20 GMT

U.S. Park Police have released the name of a man hit and killed by two U.S. Secret Service vehicles.

Montgomery Co. Signal Problems Fixed

John Henrehan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:42:50 GMT

Officials in Montgomery County say the signal troubles that have snarled traffic for two days across the county have been repaired, and they're hoping for a near-normal rush hour on Friday morning. Traffic was still heavy Thursday night for many drivers around the area.