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Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought
Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought The massive sinkhole that took over the southbound lanes of a Maryland Highway is going to close the interstate for much longer than expected, reports WTOP. Recent and expected weather is causing delays in plans to repair the 30 foot sinkhole on I-270 in Gaithersburg, the outlet reports.  Two lanes were shut down on the highway to repair the damage, which is now expected to hopefully reopen by July 4th weekend. In an effort to alleviate traffic delays, Montgomery County Traffic Officials adjusted traffic signals on nearby routes near the interstate.  To read the full story by WTO…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Car Fire Impacts Travel On I-270 (WATCH) Car Fire Impacts Travel On I-270 (WATCH)
Car Fire Impacts Travel On I-270 (Watch) Montgomery County Fire & EMS were on the scene of car fire just before the I-370 overpass on I-270, fire officials said on Twitter. I 270 @MontgomeryCoMD near I 370 overpass, vehicle ‘well-involved’ upon arrival, some lanes blocked https://t.co/ijKRCb0dag pic.twitter.com/iBaKMTpY1Z — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 6, 2022 This happened just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, fire officials said. The right two lanes of I-270 were closed as a result.  No injuries were reported. 

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by David Cifarelli