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Stretch Of I-495 Shut Down Due To Tractor-Trailer Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Stretch Of I-495 Shut Down Due To Tractor-Trailer Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Stretch Of I-495 Shut Down Due To Tractor-Trailer Fire In Virginia (Developing) A tractor-trailer fire shut down all traffic on I-495 on Tuesday night in Fairfax County, officials confirmed. First responders were called before 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate under the eastbound lanes of Leesburg Pike, where there was a truck fire that was fully involved. Northbound traffic on I-495 was shut down on Tuesday night in Fairfax County. Virginia DOT Crews were able to contain the fire to the cab, according to a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson, though traffic was shut down while firefighters worked at the …
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia A stretch of I-95 was shut down on Stafford County during the Friday afternoon commute due to a multi-vehicle crash, officials say. The southbound lanes of the interstate were closed at around 5:40 p.m. on Oct. 25 in Stafford, where there was a massive crash investigation and cleanup in the area. It was reported around mile marker 145.7. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM145.7 (2.0mi north of Cty Rd 610 Exit143B) in Stafford Co. All NB travel lanes closed. Delay 4 mi. 5:22PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 25, 2024 According to the Virginia DOT, motorists can expect delays due t…
Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia
Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic was temporarily stalled on I-95 on Friday afternoon while crews investigated and cleared a crash scene.  In Hanover County, motorists were delayed at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 following a reported crash that closed the left and center southbound lanes of the interstate. Traffic began slowly getting by at around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, though motorists can still expect delays. Virginia DOT No details about the crash were provided by the Department of Transportation. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV A…
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists Several lanes were closed on I-495 on Tuesday afternoon in Fairfax County when a multi-vehicle crash was reported, backing up traffic for miles. Motorists in the northbound lanes of the interstate were slowed by a crash initially reported at around 1:15 p.m. which led to an hourlong delay in the area of VA-267W and exit 46.  Crash: NB on I-495 at MM45.0 (0.3mi south of VA-267W Exit46) in Fairfax Co. 3 NB travel lanes closed. 1:16PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 8, 2024 Three lanes were closed, forcing traffic to get by slowly while the crash was investigated and the sce…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Prince William County (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Prince William County (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-95 In Prince William County (Developing) A tractor-trailer fire backed up traffic on I-95 on Monday afternoon in advance of the afternoon commute. Several southbound lanes were blocked at around 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 7 on the interstate just past VA-294 (exit 158 / Prince William Parkway).  Update: Vehicle Fire: SB on I-95 at MM158.1 (0.4mi north of Dale Blvd Exit156) in Prince William Co. All SB travel lanes closed. Delay 2 mi. 2:22PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 7, 2024 Two right lanes were blocked as of 2:30 p.m. on Monday, with traffic getting by one left lane, resulting in delays that were reported as more t…
Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Virginia: DOT Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Virginia: DOT
Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Virginia: DOT Rush hour came to a screeching halt on Thursday afternoon for some commuters in Virginia who had to contend with the traffic that built up on I-395 due to a crash in Arlington. The afternoon commute was a slog for some, when crews were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate at around 5:30 p.m., where there was a reported incident that led to multiple lane closures, with traffic only getting by the lefthand shoulder while crews investigated.  I-395 traffic Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, the crash was reported in Arlington near the 9.7 mile marker,…
Dump Truck Crash On I-495 Blocks Lanes In Fairfax County: Virginia DOT Dump Truck Crash On I-495 Blocks Lanes In Fairfax County: Virginia DOT
Dump Truck Crash On I-495 Blocks Lanes In Fairfax County: Virginia DOT A truck went off-road on I-495 early on Thursday afternoon, leading to several lane closures that backed up traffic for miles in Fairfax County. At approximately 1 p.m. on Sept. 19, first responders were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate near mile marker 52.8, where there was a truck that had crashed through a median and into a nearby wooded area, resulting in rubbernecking and multiple lane closures. Virginia DOT Crews could be seen investigating the crash as of 1:10 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, as they worked to evaluate the scene and determined what caused the incident. …
Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia
Overturned Truck, Debris Spill Causes Delays On I-95 In Virginia Traffic was tied up on Tuesday when an overturned dump truck spilled debris on I-95 in Spotsylvania, according to the Virginia DOT.  An alert was issued by VDOT Fredericksburg at around 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 3 advising that some southbound lanes of the interstate were blocked by a crash in the area of exit 130/Route 3, leading to delays. The southbound local lanes exit from the 95 Express Lanes is closed following the earlier crash. The thru lane exit remains open. https://t.co/6HTMcteNqf — VA Express Lanes (@VAExpressLanes) September 3, 2024 As of 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, o…
Dump Truck Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In Alexandria Dump Truck Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In Alexandria
Dump Truck Fire Causes Delays On I-95 In Alexandria There were delays on I-95 in Alexandria following a vehicle fire that blocked several lanes on Thursday afternoon.  Shortly after 1 p.m. on Aug. 29, crews were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate near US-1 (exit 177), where there was a reported fire in the middle of the roadway, leaving multiple lanes blocked. Vehicle Fire. I-95/495 NB (Outer Loop/Thru Lanes) before US-1 (Exit 177). City of Alexandria, VA. 2 left lanes of the Thru Lanes are blocked, the right shoulder gets by. The Local Lanes are not impacted. Delays are approximately 1 mile. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) Aug…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute The afternoon commute was slow for some in Virginia on Monday following a multi-vehicle crash that tied up traffic on I-395 for several miles. Backups were reported as long as three miles in the area due to the crash, which resulted in multiple northbound lanes on the interstate being blocked in Alexandria. Virginia DOT The crash was reported in the area of VA-236 (exit 3/Duke Street).  Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-395 NB at Shirlington Circle (Exit 6). Arlington County, VA. 1 left lane open, 3 right lanes blocked. Delays start after VA-236 (Ex 3/Duke St), approximately 2.5 miles. — M…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Blocks Lanes On I-95 In Stafford County Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Blocks Lanes On I-95 In Stafford County
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Blocks Lanes On I-95 In Stafford County Traffic was moving slowly in a stretch of the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County early on Wednesday afternoon due to a tractor-trailer crash. The Virginia DOT advised that I-95 at mile marker 145, motorists can expect delays as police investigate a crash that left the truck jackknifed on the side of the road in a tough spot at around 1 p.m. on Aug. 7. Virginia DOT According to the DOT, the south right lane and right shoulder are closed, leaving the center lane and left lane open for travelers to carefully pass through. No details about the crash were provided. Check Daily Voice…
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-95 In Prince William County For Crash Investigation Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-95 In Prince William County For Crash Investigation
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-95 In Prince William County For Crash Investigation There were some backups on I-95 in Prince William County on Monday afternoon as crews investigated a reported crash near Manassas. The Virginia DOT cautioned that motorists can expect delays on the interstate in the area of exit 152B (Route 234 North), which blocked the three middle southbound lanes, with traffic only getting by slowly on either shoulder. Virginia DOT As of 1 p.m. on July 29, officials said that backups were approximately three miles. Crash. I-95 SB before VA-234 (Exit 152/Dumfries Road). Prince William County, VA. 3 left lanes are blocked, the left shoulder and right…
Disable Vehicle Causes Chaos For Motorists On I-95 Before Evening Commute In Virginia Disable Vehicle Causes Chaos For Motorists On I-95 Before Evening Commute In Virginia
Disable Vehicle Causes Chaos For Motorists On I-95 Before Evening Commute In Virginia Some travelers found themselves caught in the middle of traffic in Fairfax County when a car became disabled in the southbound lanes of I-95 on Tuesday afternoon. Ahead of the evening commute, traffic was backed up for some motorists as of 3:35 p.m. on July 9, while police and crews worked to clear the area. According to the Virginia DOT, traffic was backed up because of a disabled vehicle, which left the left and left center lane closed amid the investigation. It is unclear what caused the vehicle to become disabled.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribut…