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Recent Traffic Report. This traffic report is 4 minutes old. Last updated: Feb 7, 2026 at 3:38 pm.

Live Traffic Incidents

Major Severity

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Crash
I-495/Capital Beltway Inner Loop after Braddock Rd (#54), right lane blocked by the crash.
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Crash
I-495/Capital Beltway Outer Loop near MD-185/Connecticut Ave (#33), all lanes open but delays remain by the crash.
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Crash
Baltimore-Washington Pkwy northbound near Powder Mill Rd, stay alert on left side, expect southbound rubbernecking delays by the crash.
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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 by the wind restrictions in effect.
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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.
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Event
Walk for Peace affecting US-1, traffic affected by the event.

Moderate Severity

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Disabled Vehicle
I-495/Capital Beltway Outer Loop ramp from westbound US-50/John Hanson Hwy (#19), right side blocked by the disabled vehicle.
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Event
Demonstration 2pm to 4pm affecting Henry Bacon Dr NW, Constitution Ave, 17th St NW, traffic affected by the event.

Construction Severity

Metro Alerts

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