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Get There Archive: highways

Md. highway worker killed

Maryland State Police are looking for the driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a highway contract worker in Anne Arundel County.

By Michael Bolden  |  June 3, 2010; 9:29 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Safety , highways  
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U.S. 50 eastbound stalled in Annapolis

U.S. Route 50 eastbound is closed in Annapolis up after a person was struck and killed by a vehicle.

By Mike McPhate  |  June 3, 2010; 5:34 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Congestion , Driving , highways  | Tags: annapolis, maryland, route 50, traffic  
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Route 123 ramps realigned in Tysons

Beginning at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, all southbound lanes of the Capital Beltway bridge over Route 123 in Tysons Corner will shift onto a new adjacent bridge. The shift will be in place by 5 a.m. Thursday. As a result, exit ramps to Route 123 north and south have been realigned. The segment of Route 123 under the Beltway will be closed one weekend this month to demolish the old bridge.

By Washington Post Editors  |  June 1, 2010; 4:22 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Advisories , Construction , Dulles , highways  | Tags: Capital Beltway construction, Tysons traffic information, route 123  
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The weekend and beyond

Highway departments in the D.C. region pull up their orange barrels for the Memorial Day weekend getaway and the get-back. I've got some suggestions on the best times for you to be traveling and the routes to take to popular destinations. And whether you're sticking around for the weekend or just thinking about next week, check the local activities and the road and rail projects that may slow you down.

By Robert Thomson  |  May 28, 2010; 8:15 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Advisories , Commuting , Congestion , Construction , Driving , Metro , Weekend Work , highways , holiday travel , transit  | Tags: Dr. Gridlock, The weekend and beyond  
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New Beltway bridge opening

The Capital Beltway's outer loop is scheduled to shift onto a new bridge over Route 123 in Tysons Corner next week, as the HOT lanes project advances another step. The Beltway traffic shift, set for Wednesday night, will be followed eight days later by a full weekend closing of Route 123 to demolish the old outer loop bridge.

By Robert Thomson  |  May 28, 2010; 6:30 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Construction , Driving , highways  | Tags: Capital Beltway, Dr. Gridlock, HOT lanes  
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Headaches on the horizon

Severe thunderstorms are possible through the evening, according to the Capital Weather Gang. That will dampen a lot of the road work scheduled for the D.C. region. Here's word about advances on a couple of projects.

By Robert Thomson  |  May 27, 2010; 6:35 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Older Entries in This Category »

Bridge work to close I-495 lanes, Washington Post Editors , May 27, 2010
How bad are D.C. drivers?, Michael Bolden , May 27, 2010
Summer driving tips, Robert Thomson , May 27, 2010
Summer travel tips, southbound, Robert Thomson , May 27, 2010
How HOT lanes will work, Robert Thomson , May 26, 2010
U.S.: Millions don't buckle up, Michael Bolden , May 24, 2010
VDOT seeking volunteer mowers, Michael Bolden , May 24, 2010
I-66 paving planned, Robert Thomson , May 20, 2010
Inner loop lane closures planned, Washington Post Editors , May 14, 2010
Routing through road work, Robert Thomson , May 10, 2010
Va. teen dies in prom night crash, Michael Bolden , May 9, 2010
Gallows Rd. bridge to open Saturday, Washington Post Editors , May 6, 2010
Bay Bridge backups expected, Washington Post Editors , May 6, 2010
How was your highway today?, Robert Thomson , May 5, 2010
HOV crackdown on Wednesday, Robert Thomson , May 4, 2010
Headaches on the horizon, Robert Thomson , May 3, 2010
McDonnell okays transportation bonds, Washington Post Editors , April 30, 2010
HOV lane schedules to change, Washington Post Editors , April 29, 2010
Will bridge gum up D.C. traffic?, Robert Thomson , April 27, 2010
Md. bridge repair will jam Beltway, Michael Bolden , April 23, 2010
Headaches on the horizon, Robert Thomson , April 20, 2010
Headaches on the horizon, Robert Thomson , April 15, 2010
Va. plugs 150,000 potholes , Michael Bolden , April 15, 2010
Md. speed cameras not covering costs, Michael Bolden , April 15, 2010
Va. reopens last closed rest areas, Michael Bolden , April 14, 2010
Delays around the Beltway, Michael Bolden , April 7, 2010
Va. 495 accident causes severe delays, Michael Bolden , March 26, 2010
Headaches on the horizon, Michael Bolden , March 22, 2010
Shady Grove Road pattern change, Washington Post Editors , March 22, 2010
Md. signs giving travel-time forecasts, Washington Post Editors , March 18, 2010
New I-66 lanes opening, Robert Thomson , March 18, 2010
Virginia reopens more rest areas, Michael Bolden , March 17, 2010
Rain, melt bring minor flooding, Ashley Halsey , March 15, 2010
Md. bill bans reading text messages, Washington Post Editors , March 11, 2010
Traffic fatalities fall in 2009, Michael Bolden , March 11, 2010
I-270 bridge update, Robert Thomson , March 10, 2010
Maryland upgrading highway signs, Robert Thomson , March 8, 2010
Va. police crackdown nets 7,000 tickets, Washington Post Editors , March 8, 2010
Accidents causes delays on Toll Road, Michael Bolden , March 4, 2010
Affected by the DOT furloughs? , Michael Bolden , March 2, 2010
Yet another pothole ..., Michael Bolden , March 2, 2010
Pr. William area bus drivers might strike, Washington Post Editors , March 1, 2010
I-270 N reopened near Beltway, Washington Post Editor , February 26, 2010
Did safety experiment work?, Robert Thomson , February 23, 2010
Four Va. rest areas reopened, Robert Thomson , February 17, 2010
Problems still abound for commuters, Michael Bolden , February 16, 2010
Snowfall a challenge for D.C. plows, Michael Bolden , February 11, 2010
Police search for stranded motorists, Michael Bolden , February 11, 2010
Flying snow a road hazard, Michael Bolden , February 8, 2010
Crashes keep Va. police busy, Michael Bolden , February 7, 2010
Va. gov.: Stay off roads, Michael Bolden , February 6, 2010
P.G. struggles to clear roads, Michael Bolden , February 6, 2010
Md. DOT: Stay off I-95, Michael Bolden , February 6, 2010
O'Malley: Highway shutdown possible , Michael Bolden , February 6, 2010
Washington roads snowed under, Michael Bolden , February 6, 2010
Roadways treacherous for travel, Michael Bolden , February 5, 2010
3rd St. Tunnel reopens, Michael Bolden , February 5, 2010
Accidents on the rise in Md., Va. , Michael Bolden , February 5, 2010
Rush hour is calm before the storm, Michael Bolden , February 5, 2010
Pr. George's deploys road crews, Michael Bolden , February 5, 2010
Va. bill ending radar detector ban advances, Washington Post Editors , February 4, 2010
Va. Senate, House move bills raising
speed limit on some roads, Washington Post Editors , February 2, 2010
Snow removal information for the D.C. region, Michael Bolden , February 2, 2010
I-66 congestion the topic of Saturday meeting, Washington Post Editors , February 1, 2010
Transportation agencies warn of black ice on roads, Michael Bolden , January 30, 2010
Accidents continue to rise as snow falls across D.C., Michael Bolden , January 30, 2010
Something new in Maryland highway messages, Robert Thomson , January 22, 2010
Today's read: Virginia rest areas reopening, Robert Thomson , January 21, 2010
Fire engine catches fire on way to car crash, Michael Bolden , December 28, 2009
Gas Is Available on I-95 in Maryland, Ashley Halsey , December 23, 2009
Still looking at a snowy street? Here's help., Michael Bolden , December 23, 2009
Snow clean up piles onto Maryland budget mess , Michael Bolden , December 22, 2009
VDOT to suspend lane restrictions for the holidays, Michael Bolden , December 22, 2009
VDOT focusing on secondary roads, Michael Bolden , December 21, 2009
Western end of Red Line reopens, Michael Bolden , December 20, 2009
Some Maryland roads still a challenge, Michael Bolden , December 20, 2009
VDOT encouraging people to stay off roads, Michael Bolden , December 20, 2009
Md. Route 410 reopens to all traffic, Michael Bolden , December 16, 2009
Virginia officials monitoring HOV lanes Wednesday, Michael Bolden , December 15, 2009
New highway interchange opens in Frederick, Michael Bolden , December 14, 2009
HOV violators nabbed on I-66, Ashley Halsey , December 10, 2009
Va. Beltway traffic shift this weekend, Robert Thomson , November 19, 2009
Today's read: Montgomery likes light rail, not tolls, Robert Thomson , November 18, 2009
Speed camera grace period extended, Robert Thomson , November 2, 2009
I-66 shoulder opened overtime to ease congestion, Robert Thomson , October 29, 2009
Maryland highway lights under repair, Robert Thomson , October 21, 2009
Roadwork to Begin in Howard County, Ashley Halsey , October 9, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Ashley Halsey , October 9, 2009
Maryland Outlines Toll Plan for ICC, Robert Thomson , September 23, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Ashley Halsey , September 4, 2009
Left Lane of Outer Loop Blocked at Am. Legion Bridge, Washington Post Editor , September 3, 2009
Traffic Alert: Bay Bridge Delays, Ashley Halsey , August 28, 2009
Traffic Alert: U.S. 301 Over The Potomac, Ashley Halsey , August 28, 2009
The Weekend and Beyond, Ashley Halsey , August 28, 2009
Expect Heavy Traffic Around FedEx Field Today, Robert Thomson , August 9, 2009
Why Do Road Projects Take So Long?, Robert Thomson , August 5, 2009
MD Beltway's 'Exit Only' Signs Confuse Drivers, Robert Thomson , July 23, 2009
Less Rest For Highway Travelers in Virginia, Robert Thomson , July 20, 2009
Maryland Hwy Agency Launches Revamped Site, Mike McPhate , July 1, 2009
Quieter Roadways but Bus Crash Remains, Michael Birnbaum , May 22, 2009
More on the bus crash on I-66 W, Michael Birnbaum , May 22, 2009
No Winning on I-66 Westbound, Michael Birnbaum , May 22, 2009
Beltway Alert: Two Westbound Lanes Closed Past Wilson Bridge, Christopher Dean Hopkins , May 8, 2009
Delays on I-270 SB After Tractor-Trailer Accident, Mike McPhate , December 22, 2008
Virginia Extending Shoulder Use on I-66, Robert Thomson , August 8, 2008
New Beltway Ramp Opening, Robert Thomson , July 31, 2008
Getting Tix on I-66, Robert Thomson , June 3, 2008
Dulles Toll Cameras Questioned, Robert Thomson , May 7, 2007
Va. To Use Toll Booth Cameras, Robert Thomson , November 30, 2006
Freeway's Future Debated, Robert Thomson , November 17, 2006
Big Improvement for Beltway Traffic, Robert Thomson , November 13, 2006
I-66 Widening on Track, Robert Thomson , September 15, 2006
Dulles Greenway Tolls, Washington Post Editors , July 20, 2006
A New Kind of Traffic Report, Washington Post Editors , June 13, 2006
The Rantings of a Lunatic Mom, Washington Post Editors , May 25, 2006
 
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