Latest traffic and transit conditions
The latest updates on road and transit conditions from WTOP's Traffic Center, area transit officials and more.






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MCFRS would like to learn the identity of two heroes who removed driver from burning car ht.ly/XnPaY #Heroes
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Trucks are loading up. Please give them space as they move around pre-treating today. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZU5qwcWIAAVZOL.jpg
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In event of MoCo Power Outage - Report outages: BG&E 1-877-778-2222, First Energy 1-888-544-4877, or PEPCO 1-877-737-2662 Blizzard Warningby Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:24:03 PM
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Use extreme caution around downed/damaged power lines. Don't remove fallen tree limbs or other debris from lines. Treat all wires as if liveby Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:26:45 PM
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Live shot from US-460 SW of Lynchburg. Real-time traffic cams at 511virginia.org. Check conditions ahead. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZU90tdWIAIDsgh.jpg
by VDOT via twitter 1/22/2016 1:27:46 PM -
Tree or Limb Down in MoCo call 311 www3.montgomerycountymd.gov/311/SolutionVi… If tree/limbs bring wires down call 911, treat all wires as if they are 'live'by Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:28:24 PM
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3600 Talkington Ln., car fire & house, firefighters approaching the scene fire showingby Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:34:37 PM
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3620 Tarkington Lane, 1-sty duplex, FFs on scene w/ heavy fire showing, crews engaged in fire fight, addl fire/rescue units enrouteby Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:37:09 PM
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3620 Tarkington Lane, 1-sty duplex, FFs on scene w/ heavy fire showing, crews engaged in fire fight, addl fire/rescue units enrouteby Pete Piringer via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 1/22/2016 1:37:16 PM
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Update - Tarkington Lane, fire involves a detached garage which is fully involved, FFs knocking down fire now, checking on occupantsby Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:39:38 PM
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VA: VA-7 EB b4 Georgetown Pike, left side blocked by accident. #vatrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 1/22/2016 1:39:56 PM
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Check out snow.dc.gov for tips on snow prep. Bookmark snowmap.dc.gov to track DC snow plows. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVAZFdUEAIKI6N.jpg
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VA: In Oakton, Hunter Mill Rd both directions at Vale Rd., accident reported #vatrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 1/22/2016 1:40:48 PM
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SB Georgia Avenue near the Beltway - car fire blocking lanes! @news4today @nbcwashington http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZU-IOAVIAAipJZ.png
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Snow emergency parking restrictions begin at 930am & remain in effect throughout the storm snow.dc.gov http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZU2hwPWkAAdI4k.jpg
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MD: Georgia Ave SB after Locust Grove Rd., vehicle fire out, follow police direction throught the area. #mdtrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 1/22/2016 1:45:34 PM
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Update – Tarkington Lane, bulk of the fire has been knocked down, no injury, it appears garage and vehicle a total lossby Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:45:48 PM
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News Release - Maryland State Police and SHA to Declare Snow Emergencies for All Counties Beginning Friday at Noon - bddy.me/23j2uKrby MD State Highway Adm via twitter 1/22/2016 1:54:19 PM
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Update - Tarkington Lane, Leisure World, first arriving FFs encountered vehicle & detached garage involved, no inj http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVEHFbWkAA29QS.jpg
by Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:54:38 PM -
More...Tarkington Lane, car/garage fire under control, extinguishing debris & hotspots, all occupants accounted for http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVEbadWcAA50n1.jpg
by Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 1:56:00 PM -
VDOT deployed for statewide winter blizzard:
8 inches already in SWVA. Read the latest release: virginiadot.org/newsroom/state…by VDOT via twitter 1/22/2016 2:23:47 PM -
REMINDER: Service for all DASH bus routes & the King Street Trolley will end at 3PM. #AlexandriaVA #Blizzard2016 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVKw1PUAAEn3uy.jpg
by DASH Bus via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 1/22/2016 2:24:32 PM -
by DC Police Traffic via twitter 1/22/2016 2:24:50 PM
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MD: Georgia Ave SB past Locust Grove Rd., all lanes reopened after vehicle fire #mdtrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 1/22/2016 2:29:19 PM
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Update - Tarkington La, car & garage total loss, minor water damage to residence, 2 occupants WILL NOT BE DISPLACEDby Pete Piringer via twitter 1/22/2016 2:33:52 PM
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We will brief the media abt the District's preparation shortly. The latest info is posted at snow.dc.gov http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVMi5_WEAAyTOV.jpg
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This storm won't play around. When the snow shows up, it SHOWS UP. #PlanAhead #BeSafe twitter.com/WHSVChanning/s…by VDOT via twitter 1/22/2016 2:35:08 PM
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Heads up: We will soon single track in select locations as we start parking trains in tunnels for protection. Details to follow. #wmataby Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 1/22/2016 2:38:30 PM
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by DC Police Traffic via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 1/22/2016 2:39:01 PM
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A snow emergency is now in effect in D.C. Violators will face a $250 ticket, a $100 tow and a $25 -per-day fee. nbc4dc.com/Cof7D47by NBCWashington via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 1/22/2016 2:41:08 PM
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MT @PepcoConnect : @NWS issued blizzard warning this afternoon to Sunday morning. Stay connected if an outage occurs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVKX8bXEAATJJN.jpg
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Follow these DC Govt accounts for updates on snow & cold weather: @311DCgov @DDOTDC @DCDPW @dchypothermia @DC_HSEMA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVOycUU8AAdLTY.jpg
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In addition to the snow.dc.gov map for snow emergency routes, here's the physical list ddot.dc.gov/sites/default/…by DDOT DC via twitter 1/22/2016 2:57:07 PM
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To clarify: the storage of trains in tunnels will begin AFTER Gov't early dismissal is clear... More details this afternoon #wmataby Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 1/22/2016 2:57:35 PM
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Culpeper District folks: Snow starting on Afton Mountain in #Albemarle . twitter.com/VaDOTCULP/stat…by VDOT via twitter 1/22/2016 2:58:10 PM
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Storm arrives early PM. We need people to get off streets as soon as you can. And then shelter in place for duration of storm. #StaySafeDC
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Download the 511 app to have the latest conditions at your fingertips. Of course, don't use it while you're driving. vdot.virginia.gov/travel/511.aspby VDOT via twitter 1/22/2016 3:00:36 PM
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.@MayorBowser provides media update on looming snowstorm. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZVSi_hXEAAjOnB.jpg
by Deputy Mayor Donahue via twitter retweeted by DCPoliceTraffic 1/22/2016 3:02:30 PM -
Friday's p.m. rush starts at noon, but should be light, because relatively few commuters came in this a.m. twitter.com/MayorBowser/st…by drgridlock via twitter retweeted by DCPoliceTraffic 1/22/2016 3:03:12 PM
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The Capitol is closed on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, and all tours have been canceled. #blizzard2016by visitthecapitol via twitter retweeted by DCPoliceTraffic 1/22/2016 3:05:00 PM
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by DC Police Traffic via twitter 1/22/2016 3:07:31 PM
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MD: Beltway OL south of US-50, accident blocking all lanes. #mdtraffic #vatrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 1/22/2016 3:10:15 PM