Dangerous I-395 Ramp Closes: Now What? Dangerous I-395 Ramp Closes: Now What?
Dangerous I-395 Ramp Closes: Now What? A dangerous I-395 ramp has closed as part of an improvement project, changing traffic patterns for Virginia drivers. The ramp from southbound I-395 to eastbound Boundary Channel Drive (Exit 9/Clark Street) and the eastbound Boundary Channel Drive ramp to southbound I-395, closed as of Friday, Dec. 1, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. According to NBC Washington, motorists were directed by their GPS devices to cut across fast-moving traffic, causing several crashes. The change is permanent and part of the Boundary Channel Drive at I-395 Interchange Improvements project. …
I-395 Crash Jams Traffic For 4 Miles In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) I-395 Crash Jams Traffic For 4 Miles In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
I-395 Crash Jams Traffic For 4 Miles In Fairfax County (Developing) A crash on I-395 jammed traffic for miles Wednesday morning, Nov. 29 in Fairfax County. It happened on the northbound side in Fort Ward Heights near mile marker 5, causing severe delays as of 8:30 a.m., the VDOT site shows. The north center lane and right lane were closed. Traffic backups are approximately 4.3 miles. 
Tractor Trailer Crashes On Capital Beltway Tractor Trailer Crashes On Capital Beltway
Tractor Trailer Crashes On Capital Beltway A tractor trailer crashed on the Capital Beltway blocking lanes in Fairfax County on Monday afternoon, Nov. 27. It happened in the northbound lanes near milepost 46.7, near exit 47A around 3:10 p.m. Delays were being reported.
Major Crash Delays Traffic On I-95 Major Crash Delays Traffic On I-95
Major Crash Delays Traffic On I-95 A major crash had traffic at a standstill during morning rush hour on I-95 in Prince William County Monday, Nov. 27. It happened in the southbound lanes near milepost 157.3 in Potomac Mills. As of 9:10 a.m., the south left lane, center lane, and exit ramp were closed. Traffic backups were approximately 2 miles. 
Speeding Driver, 21, Killed Crashing Head-On Into Fairfax County Barrier Speeding Driver, 21, Killed Crashing Head-On Into Fairfax County Barrier
Speeding Driver, 21, Killed Crashing Head-On Into Fairfax County Barrier Police say that speed is likely a factor in a crash that left a 21-year-old man dead in Fairfax County on Sunday morning. Oxon Hill resident Issac Garcia Mendoza was the lone person killed when he lost control of his 2019 Nissan Rogue that struck the jersey barrier near the Old Keene Mill Road and Backlick Road in the area of Franconia and Springfield.  Witnesses say that they saw Mendoza speeding north on Backlick Road before failing to turn onto Old Keene Mill Road, striking the barrier head-on, killing him.  The initial investigation determined that speed is a probable fa…
TRAFFIC JAM: Crashes Cause Miles-Long Backup On I-95 In Virginia TRAFFIC JAM: Crashes Cause Miles-Long Backup On I-95 In Virginia
Traffic JAM: Crashes Cause Miles-Long Backup On I-95 In Virginia Traffic was temporarily tied up on Friday morning on I-95 as crews cleared up two crashes that were reported miles apart in Stafford County. As of noon on Friday, Nov. 17, crews were still working to investigate a pair of crashes that backed up traffic for miles in Stafford County, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Traffic on I-95 in Stafford on Friday. Virginia DOT One crash was reported at mile marker 135.6 and the second at mile marker 137.2, they said, both in Stafford County, backing up traffic nearly five miles due to lane closures in both directions. Motor…
Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident
Beltway Crash: Heavy Delays Reported In I-495 Fairfax Accident A crash on I-495 caused major backups Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Fairfax. According to the VDOT, the crash at mile marker 44.5 caused one mile of delays on the northbound side as of 2:30 p.m. It happened near the Dulles Access Road intersection. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
See Something, Say Something: Tipster Leads Cops To Man Carrying Rifle Near Union Station In DC See Something, Say Something: Tipster Leads Cops To Man Carrying Rifle Near Union Station In DC
See Something, Say Something: Tipster Leads Cops To Man Carrying Rifle Near Union Station In DC The US Capitol Police Department is praising a local resident who helped lead officers to a rifle-wielding man who was spotted in a park across from Union Station. Shortly after 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, a witness tipped off the agency about a man who was walking in a park across from the station in the area of Delaware Avenue and Columbus Circle in Northeast DC, prompting a heavy police response in the area. Some roads around Union Station were closed on Tuesday afternoon. Google Maps satellite view Officers found the man, Atlanta resident Ahmir Lavon Merrell, 21, who was alrea…
Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash
Ambulance Called To Capital Beltway Crash A crash was reported along I-495 in northern Virginia on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 7. VDOT traffic cameras show an ambulance at the scene of the accident on the southbound side in McLean, at 3:15 p.m. The south right lane and right shoulder were closed at milepost 43.8. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Northern VA Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Northern VA
Tractor Trailer Bursts Into Flames On I-81 In Northern VA A tractor trailer burst into flames on Monday, Nov. 6 on Interstate 81, officials said. It happened around 7 a.m. on the northbound side near milepost 251, in Rockingham County, Virginia State Police said. The vehicle suffered a mechanical issue which caused the blaze. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured during the incident.  Both sides of the Interstate are closed for precaution. VDOT is on the scene and assisting with the roadway closure and detour.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Serious Crash Closes 4 Lanes, Ramp On Rt. 28 In Fairfax County Serious Crash Closes 4 Lanes, Ramp On Rt. 28 In Fairfax County
Serious Crash Closes 4 Lanes, Ramp On Rt. 28 In Fairfax County A multi-vehicle crash closed several lanes and an entrance ramp on Rt. 28 in Fairfax County Wednesday evening, Nov. 1. It happened in Oak Hill just after 6 p.m., at the McLearen Road intersection, the VDOT website says. The south left center lane, right center lane, right lane, right shoulder, and entrance ramp were closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Your I-95 Thanksgiving Commute Is About To Get Better: Dozen Bridge Lanes Opening In VA Your I-95 Thanksgiving Commute Is About To Get Better: Dozen Bridge Lanes Opening In VA
Your I-95 Thanksgiving Commute Is About To Get Better: Dozen Bridge Lanes Opening In VA Some relief is coming to one of the busiest travel days of the year in Northern Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that the original I-95 northbound bridge over the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg will be opening before Thanksgiving. That's 12 lanes. The big reveal is part of an ongoing project with a goal to improve congestion and travel I-95. The left bridge will carry I-95 through traffic while the right bridge will carry local traffic to Exit 133-Route 17.  Input is being sought before Decide before the Divide addresses local access to Exit 1…