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Michael Bolden
Development &
Transportation Editor

3:28 p.m. Update: According to official District alerts, northbound lanes of 295 are blocked. However, southbound travelers should expect problems due to rubbernecking and the volume of equipment on the scene.

The state of Maryland says it is committing $200,000 a year to give free rides home to Fort Meade workers who must leave early or stay late.

The District Department of Transportation has decided to delay the change in the traffic pattern at New York and Florida avenues NE until June 11. The department had planned to make the change Friday night, but announced Thursday that it needs to complete adjustments to the traffic signal timings and make some other technical adjustments.

[This post has been updated]

Authorities investigating the death of a highway worker killed by a hit and run driver on Route 50 in Anne Arundel County early Thursday say the contract employee had violated protocols.

U.S. airlines operated more flights on-time in April and far fewer passengers were stuck in long tarmac delays, the government said Thursday.

Virginia has lost its bid to exempt uniformed active-duty military members from high-occupancy vehicle lane restrictions in Hampton Roads.

UPDATED: 11:45 a.m.: Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed a highway worker in Annapolis before dawn Thursday.

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MARC Brunswick Line train 894 leaving Frederick at 7:10 a.m. will be running one car short today due to mechanical issues. This will result in crowding on the other cars, so expect that if you're taking that train this morning.

Here's a look at some headaches facing commuters this morning. [This post will be updated throughout the morning rush hour.]:

8:35 A.M. UPDATE:

-- An accident on I-495 North at the Dulles Toll Road is blocking the left lane, left shoulder and exit ramp.

-- I-95 North is very jammed up before the Springfield Interchange.

-- I-395 North is still slow at the 14th Street Bridge.

-- The merge lane on I-495/Outer Loop before the American Legion Bridge has reopened.

-- The Inner Loop lanes before U.S. 1 have also reopened.

8:15 A.M. UPDATE:

The 3600 block of King Street is closed in both directions due to a water main break. All traffic is being diverted onto a service road in front of the Bradlee Shopping Center, but avoiding the area is highly recommended. This is happening right near the big intersection where King Street, Braddock Road and Quaker Lane connect.