Dr. Gridlock: Congestion


Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 06/12/2012

New interchange near Maryland Live! Casino should ease congestion
By Robert Thomson
An interchange with an unusual design targets the traffic congestion generated by the casino’s opening last week.

By Robert Thomson  |  02:11 PM ET, 06/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Driving, Congestion, Construction, Maryland | Tags:  DC transportation, Maryland State Highway Administration, Maryland traffic

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 02/14/2012

Drivers complain about Va. Beltway ramp narrowing
By Robert Thomson
The narrowing of the exit ramp from the Capital Beltway’s outer loop to westbound Interstate 66 has angered drivers who now encounter backups at their outer loop exit.

By Robert Thomson  |  09:15 AM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Capital Beltway, Congestion, Construction, Virginia | Tags:  DC transportation, Capital Beltway, Virginia Department of Transportation

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 01/09/2012

Adjusting to new patterns at 11th Street Bridge
By Robert Thomson
A commuter points out the difficulties some drivers have with the new traffic patterns for the District’s 11th Street Bridge over the Anacostia River.

By Robert Thomson  |  09:54 AM ET, 01/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  District, Construction, Congestion

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 11/14/2011

I-66 crash that killed 1 may cause delays
By Michael D. Bolden
An investigation into a collision between two tractor-trailers that occurred Monday morning may cause headaches for commuters heading westward on Interstate 66 this afternoon.

By Michael D. Bolden  |  03:19 PM ET, 11/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 10/24/2011

The week ahead for traffic, transit
By Robert Thomson
There will be plenty of construction and maintenance on the roads and rails this week. These are some of the key projects that could slow commuters in the D.C. area.

By Robert Thomson  |  08:51 AM ET, 10/24/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Commuting, Construction, Congestion

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 10/03/2011

Virginia initiates regional transit study
By Ashley Halsey III
Virginia plans to do a fresh study of commuter patterns in Northern Virginia, one that disregards county boundaries to develop a comprehensive approach to transit improvements, Gov. Robert F. McDonnell and Transportation Secretary Sean T. Connaughton said on Monday.

By Ashley Halsey III  |  01:35 PM ET, 10/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Northern Virginia, Congestion, Virginia

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 08/19/2011

9/11 memorial motorcycle ride ends — for today
By Michael D. Bolden
A miles-long stream of motorcyclists finished its journey after an hours -long memorial ride from the site where United Flight 93 crashed on Sept. 11.

By Michael D. Bolden  |  11:25 AM ET, 08/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Events

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 08/17/2011

Sept. 11 memorial motorcycle ride to impact traffic on Friday and Saturday
By Mark Berman
A Sept. 11 memorial motorcycle ride is going to pass through the region this weekend, potentially causing severe traffic congestion. The organizers are expecting about 3,000 participants, so this could seriously affect people heading to work or leaving town for a vacation. Will it alter your plans? Let us know.

By Mark Berman  |  08:56 AM ET, 08/17/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 06/21/2011

HOT lanes traffic shift fouls morning traffic
By Robert Thomson
Traffic on the Capital Beltway’s outer loop near Tysons Corner was just ghastly this morning.

By Robert Thomson  |  11:29 AM ET, 06/21/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Capital Beltway, Congestion, Virginia

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 06/20/2011

The week ahead for traffic, transit
By Robert Thomson
This week’s forecast for local travelers is quite repetitive: persistently humid and uncomfortably hot Tuesday through Thursday, the Capital Weather Gang says.

By Robert Thomson  |  08:53 AM ET, 06/20/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Capital Beltway, Construction, Congestion, Driving, Transit

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 06/13/2011

The week ahead in traffic and transit
By Robert Thomson
Road work and special events may delay your travels this week. Here is a look at some of the activities that may slow you down.

By Robert Thomson  |  12:16 PM ET, 06/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Commuting, Congestion, BRAC

Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 05/26/2011

A slow roll to motorcycle rally
By Michael D. Bolden
A four-day motorcycle rally kicks off Friday at the RFK Stadium grounds, but some attendees may find access difficult.

By Michael D. Bolden  |  04:22 PM ET, 05/26/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Metro, District, Congestion | Tags:  Metro

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 05/03/2011

Streets near 10th, G NW closed for Blue Mass
By Washington Post Editors
Be alert for street closures this afternoon around St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in downtown Washington.

By Washington Post Editors  |  12:42 PM ET, 05/03/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, District

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 05/02/2011

Truck driver charged in I-95 crash
By Washington Post Editors
Virginia State Police say a tanker spilled oil onto the highway just east of exit 174 for Eisenhower Avenue. The road was closed for several hours for the cleanup.

By Washington Post Editors  |  11:31 AM ET, 05/02/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 04/25/2011

New York Avenue construction doesn’t deliver delays — yet
By Mark Berman
Bridge reconstruction work on New York Avenue began Monday morning without any huge delays. Explanations varied, ranging from the realistic (the Easter holiday cut down on traffic) to the optimistic (perhaps people took heed of the warnings issued by the District Department of Transportation and local media outlets).

By Mark Berman  |  10:52 AM ET, 04/25/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  District, Congestion, Construction

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 04/13/2011

Today’s transportation roundup
By Washington Post Editors
Good morning, travelers. There’s lots of transportation news today.

By Washington Post Editors  |  11:45 AM ET, 04/13/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  BRAC, Aviation, Congestion, Metro

Posted at 07:25 AM ET, 01/27/2011

Checking on the major routes
By Mark Berman
Looking at the major routes in the Washington region and how the snow is impacting them now.

By Mark Berman  |  07:25 AM ET, 01/27/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 05:55 AM ET, 12/14/2010

Cold c-c-commute this morning
By Mark Berman
A roundup of headaches facing drivers throughout the morning.

By Mark Berman  |  05:55 AM ET, 12/14/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 12/11/2010

Arlington denies new cabs
By Christy Goodman
The Arlington County Board on Saturday unanimously rejected adding 75 taxis to the 765 already on county roads.

By Christy Goodman  |  12:16 PM ET, 12/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 07:35 PM ET, 11/16/2010

Beulah Road repairs underway
By Michael D. Bolden
11:35 a.m. Update: Permanent repairs to the bridge, damaged by a flatbed truck carrying construction equipment, should be finished within the next 24 hours, MWAA officials said. 7:55 a.m. Update: The eastbound lanes have all reopened, according to the airports...

By Michael D. Bolden  |  07:35 PM ET, 11/16/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 11/16/2010

App shows cell phone bans by state
By Kafia Hosh
With so many states passing distracted driving laws, Thanksgiving travelers might find it hard to keep track of what kind of cell phone use is illegal in each state. Illume Software, creators of the iZUP cell phone application, launched a new feature to help clear up some of the confusion this holiday.

By Kafia Hosh  |  03:40 PM ET, 11/16/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion | Tags:  Online tools

Posted at 03:39 PM ET, 11/12/2010

Inner Loop to close at I-66 tonight
By Michael Bolden
Crews will close northbound I-495 at I-66 Friday night as part of a bridge demolition project for the Beltway high-occupancy toll lanes project. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the lane closures will be phased in beginning at 9:30...

By Michael Bolden  |  03:39 PM ET, 11/12/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 11/09/2010

Be alert or risk a ticket
By Christy Goodman
Arlington County police issued 33 warnings and tickets to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at its highest-volume intersection, North Lynn Street and Wilson Boulevard, on Tuesday morning -- and more will be coming.

By Christy Goodman  |  02:51 PM ET, 11/09/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 11/04/2010

Traffic delays for officer funeral
By Michael Bolden
A funeral procession for a D.C. police officer who died after a car crash Oct. 30 is expected to disrupt traffic in Virginia and the District Thursday afternoon. Officer Paul Dittamo, 32, was responding to a call when the car he was driving crashed into a utility pole, according to police. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The funeral procession for Dittamo, the first D.C. police officer to die in the line of duty since 2007, will depart St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge, Va., at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday to the District, police said. The procession will travel pass the 7th District police station where Dittamo was assigned and then return to Virginia to the burial site in Manassas. Expect street closures along the route, and police warn that drivers should expect heavy traffic. Here is the route:

By Michael Bolden  |  09:15 AM ET, 11/04/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 10/19/2010

Congestion around Beltway & beyond
By Michael Bolden
6:12 p.m. Update: One lane of Georgia Avenue northbound has opened. Original post: It's a tough commute home around the Washington region as travelers deal with challenging rides on most of our major highways. The commutes are especially trying in...

By Michael Bolden  |  04:45 PM ET, 10/19/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 10/18/2010

NAACP offices evacuated due to powder
By Michael Bolden
The Washington offices of the NAACP were evacuated after employees opened an envelope containing white powder that authorities later determined was harmless. NAACP Washington Bureau Director Hilary Shelton says the envelope contained a typewritten letter and a plastic bag with white powder.

By Michael Bolden  |  05:26 PM ET, 10/18/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 09/14/2010

Vehicle throws man onto train tracks
By Michael Bolden
Train tracks in the Kensington area have reopened following a 25-minute shutdown to allow Montgomery County firefighters to remove a man who had been thrown onto the tracks after being hit by a vehicle nearby, authorities said.

By Michael Bolden  |  09:55 AM ET, 09/14/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 09/13/2010

Closure on 23rd St NW
By Michael Bolden
Twenty-third Street NW in Foggy Bottom is closed due to police activity, according to the District Department of Transportation. Expect heavy delays in the area....

By Michael Bolden  |  05:48 PM ET, 09/13/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 08/28/2010

Construction causes I-66 E delays
By Michael Bolden
Two of the three lanes of eastbound I-66 will be closed this weekend as construction crews prepare to shift traffic onto new bridges that carry the highway over the Capital Beltway. The work is part of the high-occupancy toll...

By Michael Bolden  |  03:32 PM ET, 08/28/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 08/28/2010

Delays on 50 in Md. this weekend
By Michael Bolden
Motorists traveling on U.S. 50 eastbound should expect major delays this weekend as road crews finish repairs along a nine-mile stretch of the highway.

By Michael Bolden  |  03:00 PM ET, 08/28/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 08/23/2010

Major delays on I-66 this weekend
By Michael Bolden
Two of the three lanes of eastbound I-66 will be closed this weekend as construction crews prepare to shift traffic onto new bridges that carry the highway over the Capital Beltway. The work is part of the high-occupancy toll...

By Michael Bolden  |  11:45 AM ET, 08/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 08:15 AM ET, 08/05/2010

Serious crash on I-495 S.
By Kafia Hosh
Good morning all, Let us hope the morning commute is smoother than Wednesday's, when an over night thunderstorm caused slick roads and power outages through out the region. Here's what's going on so far: 8:30 AM --A serious accident is...

By Kafia Hosh  |  08:15 AM ET, 08/05/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 07/23/2010

Delays at 50 & 495 in P.G.
By Michael Bolden
2:55 p.m. Update: According to spokesman Mark Brady, at least three cars and a truck carrying raw sewage were involved in the crash. The injuries are not considered life-threatening, he said. A hazardous materials team is on the scene to...

By Michael Bolden  |  02:17 PM ET, 07/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 07/09/2010

Arlington water main break delays
By Michael Bolden
2 p.m. Update: The repairs continue, according to Arlington officials, and traffic is being detoured. Some residents may also lose water temporarily, officials said. The work is expected to be completed by early evening. Original post: A water main break...

By Michael Bolden  |  08:54 AM ET, 07/09/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 07:29 PM ET, 06/25/2010

Closures, delays due to carnival
By Michael Bolden
The 2010 Caribbean Carnival promises a good time for festival goers, but drivers and Metro bus riders will encounter some headaches. Here's what to watch out for:

By Michael Bolden  |  07:29 PM ET, 06/25/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 07:20 PM ET, 06/25/2010

Lane closures Sunday on Key Bridge
By Michael Bolden
The District Department of Transportation plans to inspect the Francis Scott Key Bridge Sunday between 6:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. The inspection will require single lane closures on the outbound side of the bridge during that time frame. DDOT officials...

By Michael Bolden  |  07:20 PM ET, 06/25/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 06/24/2010

Geese cause a minor traffic jam
By Michael Bolden
Michael Bolden/Post I was waiting to turn on to Route 50 in Prince George's County this week, when this minor traffic jam on route 704 caught my eye. The geese weren't in a hurry and drivers were becoming a...

By Michael Bolden  |  10:38 AM ET, 06/24/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion, Congestion

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 06/16/2010

Senator seeks fix for Mall traffic
By Michael Bolden
A U.S. senator from Virginia has had it with tour buses clogging roads around the Mall and he is calling on D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty to do something about it.

By Michael Bolden  |  10:53 AM ET, 06/16/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 06/11/2010

Huge delays on Rte. 50 in Md.
By Michael Bolden
The early weekend getaway traffic was slowly crawling on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge due to a multi-vehicle accident on the eastbound span that shut down traffic to all but one lane.

By Michael Bolden  |  10:57 AM ET, 06/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion

Posted at 04:48 AM ET, 06/07/2010

Water main burst in Alexandria
By Mike McPhate
A burst water main on Huntington Avenue at Fenwick Drive in Alexandria could create backups during the morning rush.

By Mike McPhate  |  04:48 AM ET, 06/07/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Congestion | Tags:  alexandria, traffic, water main