Traffic Delayed For Nearly Nine Miles Due To Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-495 In Maryland

Traffic was backed up for nearly nine miles on I-495 during Tuesday's afternoon commute when a tractor-trailer crashed and left several eastbound lanes blocked.

Traffic was backed up nearly nine miles in Maryland.
Photo Credit: *Maryland DOT*

Zak Failla

05/28/2024 5:15 p.m.

An alert was issued shortly before 5 p.m. on May 28 about a crash on the Inner Loop of the interstate at the ramp to the northbound lanes of I-95, which shut down two left lanes, with traffic only getting by in one right lane, authorities say.

Delays during rush hour on the Inner Loop were reportedly up to nearly 8.5 miles while crews investigated and worked to clear the scene.

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