The Capital Beltway was partially closed in Northern Virginia during Monday morning’s rush hour after a crash involving a tractor-trailer, authorities say. The highway fully reopened hours later.
All northbound lanes of I-495 were closed at Georgetown Pike, the Virginia Department of Transportation said at about 7:40 a.m.
A traffic camera showed the tractor-trailer on its side and a long line of cars stopped.
Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays. Drivers were directed onto Georgetown Pike.
“Signal timings are being monitored and adjusted on nearby roads,” VDOT said on X.
Two left lanes were open as of 9:30 a.m. In an update at 11:10 a.m., VDOT said the crash had been cleared and all lanes were back open.
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