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The outer loop of the beltway was closed Saturday morning after a tractor trailer crash caused diesel fuel to spill on the roadway. The I-495 closure was between Old Georgetown Road and Bradley Blvd. Rescue crews cleaned the spill. Shortly after 4 a.m. reports were made of a jackknifed tractor trailer on the beltway with fuel damage. This is a…

The CDC has released new guidelines which paves the way for transit agencies to reopen safely amid the coronavirus pandemic. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

News4’s Adam Tuss reports on a group of health care aides who are helping recovering coronavirus patients get around.

Local bike shops are thriving as demand ramps up. News4’s Cory Smith reports.

Maryland State Police are continuing their crackdown on drivers along the beltway. The traffic safety efforts are focused on those exceeding the speed limit and driving aggressively.

After several high speed crashes, Maryland State Police are making a strong effort to enforce speed limits for truck drivers. News4’s transportation reporter Adam Tuss has the details about the increase in speeding tickets.

The construction work on some of the largest projects in the area could be accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic. NBC4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Now that contactless deliveries are becoming the norm, robots have been enlisted to help. They are connecting businesses with customers so individuals can keep their distance. News4’s transportation reporter Adam Tuss has the details.

Hospital workers in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic risk infecting their family, so many of them are not able to go home after their shift ends. However, RVs are making it possible for them to stay close to their family. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

State highway departments across the U.S. are starting to feel the financial pinch from a dramatic decline in driving caused by coronavirus precautions. Fewer vehicles on the roads means fewer gallons of gas purchased, which means less tax revenue for repairs and new projects.

Trains and planes are still running to and from D.C. – even from the New York area. Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss has more on what those passengers are being told to do.

Metro will closed 17 more stations in an effort to reserve cleaning supplies and protect its employees amid the coronavirus pandemic. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Coronavirus concerns are changing the way riders are taking the bus. Starting this week, riders will have to board from the rear door to limit contact with the driver. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Metro reported a decrease in ridership following its announcement encouraging residents to only use public transportation when it’s essential.

Amtrak plans to suspend Acela Nonstop lines due to decreased demand as the novel coronavirus outbreak grows across the country. Amtrak will suspend the service between March 10 and May 26, which is the day after Memorial Day. That means three routes (trains 2401, 2402 and 2403) that go directly between Washington, D.C., and New York City won’t run. Travelers…

Can employers make you stay home if you are sick? Can you be forced to travel if you are afraid of getting the virus? News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan speaks to a labor and employment attorney with the answers to these questions and more.

Some rideshare drivers say they have no plans of avoiding airports during the coronavirus outbreak, but they are taking extra precautions to stay healthy. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has spent its winter resources on patching potholes and tackling flood areas. The little bit of snow this winter has made the plows and salt mounds obsolete.

Transportation reporter Adam Tuss spoke candidly with Paul Wiedefeld about the future of Metro and what customers can expect with planned changes and looming budget cuts.