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Recent Traffic Report. This traffic report has not been recently updated. Last updated: Feb 7, 2026 at 9:58 pm.

Live Traffic Incidents

Major Severity

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Wind Restrictions In Effect
US-50 both ways at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, only automobiles, pickups, buses, flatbed trailers and heavy-laden tractor trailers are permitted to cross the bridge, three lanes open to westbound traffic and two lanes open to eastbound traffic by the wind restrictions in effect.

Moderate Severity

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Vehicle Fire
I-495/Capital Beltway Inner Loop near Greenbelt Metro Station (#24), right side blocked by the vehicle fire.
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Work Zone
I-395 northbound on the 14th Street Bridge, left side blocked by the work zone.
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Utility Work Zone, Water Main Break
Southern Ave both ways between Benning Rd SE and H St SE/Gunther St, proceed with caution by the utility work zone, water main break.
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Utility Work Zone, Water Main Break
Massachusetts Ave NW both ways between Ward Circle/Nebraska Ave NW and Macomb St NW, follow crew direction by the utility work zone, water main break.
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Emergency Work Zone
US-50 westbound ramp to southbound MD-201/DC-295, various lanes blocked by the emergency work zone.
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Crash
I-70 eastbound after US-40/Frederick (#48), right side blocked by the crash.
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Vehicle Fire
I-95 northbound before Dumfries, right side blocked by the vehicle fire.
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Downed Wires
Braddock Rd both ways between Spring Valley Dr and Randolph Dr, road closure in effect by the downed wires.

Construction Severity

Metro Alerts

Traffic Tip Line: 866-304-WTOP

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