From WRAP:
“[Today] is St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ll be out celebrating and alcohol is involved, please designate a sober driver or use WRAP’s #SoberRide! (SoberRide code to be posted at 3:00 pm on 3/17. Limited quantities available.)” (more…)
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From AlertDC:
“Due to demonstration activity expected on highways in and around the District of Columbia today, motorists should expect potential traffic delays. The Metropolitan Police Department is prepared to implement traffic control measures, including rolling road closures, as needed. Updates will be provided through the Alert DC system. Sign up at alert.dc.gov or follow www.twitter.com/alertdc.”
Update 109pm: “The Metropolitan Police Department has closed a number of freeway exits, to keep traffic moving safely through the area. These rolling road closures are occurring in real-time as they are needed, and will be lifted as soon as they are no longer necessary. We thank our residents and businesses for their understanding and patience. Additional updates will be provided through the Alert DC system.”
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Ed. Note: Yesterday disruptions were reported on I-395, I-695, and I-295 starting around 1:30pm.
From AlertDC: “Due to demonstration activity expected on highways in and around the District of Columbia today, motorists should expect potential traffic delays. The Metropolitan Police Department is prepared to implement traffic control measures, including rolling road closures, as needed. Updates will be provided through the Alert DC system. Sign up at alert.dc.gov or follow www.twitter.com/alertdc.”
12:30pm Update: (more…)
From AlertDC: “Due to ongoing demonstration activity on I-395, I-695, and I-295 motorists should expect significant traffic delays in reaching your destination. If possible, you should consider delaying travel on these routes or use alternative transportation such as Metrorail. The Metropolitan Police Department has closed a number of streets and highway exits in order to keep traffic moving safely through the area. These rolling road closures are occurring in real-time as they are needed, and will be lifted as soon as they are no longer necessary.”
Anna writes: “Trucker convoy currently on 395/695. Expect traffic delays”
Jenny writes just before 2pm: “Haven’t moved an inch in 20 minutes because dumb ass people like this. Traffic is literally STOPPED.” (more…)
Photo by Chris Williams
From AlertDC: “US Air Force reports a flyover in the NCR consisting of four (4) military aircraft at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, March 14, 2022 at approximately 11:50 AM.”
Thanks to Bill for sharing: “18th and Q. 10:40 pm” (more…)
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Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update crash with multiple injuries 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. #DCsBravest transported 8 patients to area hospitals. 5 of those are critical. Currently 3 additional treated and released on scene. No entrapment and no structural damage.”
One reader reports: “I heard the crash and immediately went outside and saw tables everywhere and the car on top of people. Immediately men ran out of nowhere to help lift the SVU off of a woman who is trapped. Not sure if that is the woman who has passed away or not. It was horrific and scary and there were tears everywhere. My friend who was sitting out side said it looked like the person meant to press the brakes quickly but instead accelerated quickly. Starbucks closed for the day as did most places around.”
DC Fire and EMS reports:
“Crash with Mass casualty incident declared 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. Vehicle struck outside seating area of restaurant. #DCsBravest triaging multiple patients. No structural damage.”
From AlertDC: “DCFEMS reports the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, between Livingston Street and Morrison Street NW, will be closed until further notice due to a vehicle crash. Please use an alternate route.” (more…)
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
I was taking a Capital Bikeshare last night when my phone died. When I got to the dock I noticed that the light didn’t turn green, but flashed red, yellow, green. I left it anyway because I feel like the dock sometimes doesn’t accept a bike for any number of reasons and I couldn’t get it back out.
On my way home I went to take a bike again with my bike key, but couldn’t unlock any bikes. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“As Metro prepares for the opening of both the Silver Line Extension and Potomac Yard Station in 2022, the transit authority will also advance its intensive state of good repair program. This includes completion of the multi-year platform reconstruction effort at 20 outdoor rail stations and several large-scale construction projects, including a major rehabilitation of the Yellow Line’s Potomac River tunnel and bridge crossing.
Metro will soon introduce new service on the Silver Line – including six new rail stations, 12 miles of track, and a new rail yard. And this summer, platform reconstruction and station improvements will be underway on the eastern end of the Orange Line.
In September, the construction of new tracks to connect the future Potomac Yard Station to the mainline tracks will be completed, along with performance and safety testing required prior to the start of service. The station is expected to open this fall.
A major rehab of the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge will begin concurrently in September. Metro’s chief engineer has identified the steel-lined tunnel near L’Enfant Plaza as the agency’s top structural priority, with repairs needed to stop water intrusion and strengthen the tunnel lining. (more…)