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Traffic Reporter / Music Nut/Pop Culture Nerd. All opinions expressed on here are my own.

Washington DC
Joined April 2014
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Beach season is here! Some words of wisdom from @TheMDTA. Also, make sure you tune to 103.5 FM and bit.ly/IHeardItOnWTOP… for details on the 8s for the latest on bridge delays #mdtraffic
Traveling the Bay Bridge today? Minimize delays by crossing before 10A or after 10P. Stay on US 50 on both sides of the bridge to keep local roadways open for first responders and residents. 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) #MDShorebound
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Whoops. Beltway crash casing MAJOR headaches right now 👀
Update IL/OL I495 beltway IAO Thomas Bridge/River Rd, collision with rollover, four (4) lanes blocks northbound & two (2) lane blocked southbound, debris in roadway, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating 3 patients incl 2 Pri2 trauma & 1 Pri3, all NLT
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The Atlantis goes BIG with their grand opening shows!!! @JFrayWTOP @AugensteinWTOP
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Big issues on 95 in VA to start out the mid-day travel #vatraffic
Replying to @VaDOTFRED
I-95 NORTHBOUND: All northbound traffic is now being detoured at exit 118 (Thornburg) in Spotsylvania to use Route 1 northbound as an alternate route. Traffic signal timing in the area is being adjusted to accommodate heavy traffic.
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Reminder: 2-way traffic prohibited at the Bay Bridge when wind warnings or restrictions are activated. Currently, bridge is under warnings. Potential for EB delays during afternoon rush hour. 1-877-BAYSPAN (229-7726) #mdtraffic
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I'm in for @WTOPJack this morning. Starting this Friday off with a vehicle fire and ramp closure!
VA #Vienna UPDATE I-66 Express Lanes ramp to I-495 #Beltway Express Lanes, vehicle fire. Ramp blocked. #vatraffic #dctraffic Traffic 🔗 wtop.com/traffic Listen 🔗 live.wtop.com/listen Tipline📞 866-304-9867
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Uh-oh. EB 50 near I-97 - all traffic STOPPED for vehicle fire cleanup #mdtraffic #dctraffic Traffic 🔗 wtop.com/traffic Listen 🔗 live.wtop.com/listen Tipline: 📞 866-304-9867
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Heads up for anyone driving through DC this week. These closures will be in place through SUNDAY #dctraffic
ICYMI: Streets CLOSED around DC Convention Ctr/Mt Vernon Sq. for The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Closures and parking restrictions thru Sun. Mass Ave, L, M, N Streets =10th—6th NW. #DCTraffic #MtVernonSq. More @WTOP 🔗 wtop.com/traffic/2022/12/roa… Listen 🔗 live.wtop.com/listen
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TFW you let another driver in and they make it through the light but you don't.
It's Monday! Major issue already on the roads.
Replying to @WTOPtraffic
ADVISORY: US-50 CLOSED @ the Severn River Bridge, WB diverts to NB Rt 2, EB diverts to MD-70 Rowe Blvd, follow police direction, truck crash w/ spill #Annapolis #MdTraffic #DCTraffic Traffic 🔗 wtop.com/traffic Listen 🔗 live.wtop.com/listen Tipline: 📞 866-304-9867
On my way to the @rockhall induction ceremony weekend in LA! First up: quick stop in Denver. Thanks to @dePompaWTOP and @RStallworthWTOP for taking care of things while I’m away 😘
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Good Monday morning! I'm in for @WTOPJack today. Here's an early issue for your morning commute:
ALERT: Prince Georges County; Crash I-95 outer loop past at exit 4 MD 414 St. Barnabas Road; 3 left lanes closed. #MDTraffic #MDOTnews soc.
Heads up for the weekend! Also if you listen Sunday morning, you may hear a familiar voice 😎
This will be the first weekend for the new Nice/Middleton Bridge over the Potomac River. Look for an I-66 shift. And roads will be closed for D.C. events. Weekend #RoadAndRail #DCTraffic #Metro @WTOPReada wtop.com/dc-transit/2022/10/…
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Update on midday work on Rt 3 today
Replying to @VaDOTFRED
BLUE & GRAY PARKWAY: #Update All lanes are open on EB Blue & Gray Parkway today. Scheduled bridge inspection cancelled for today due to weather.
Looks like this could cause delays in the midday when they remove this tractor trailer.
I-95 Northbound: Drivers can expect delays near mile marker 132 on I-95 NB, due to a tractor trailer crash carrying 80,000 lbs of sand. It has been moved to the right shoulder and lane closures will exist later this morning to remove the tractor trailer.
Mid-day work for the next 2 days on Rt. 3
BLUE & GRAY PARKWAY: Eastbound lane closure on Rt. 3 over the Rappahannock River between Stafford and Fredericksburg today and Friday, Oct. 14, from 9am-4pm. Routine, scheduled bridge inspection. @FxbgGov @FXBGPolice @staffordvagov @staffcosheriff
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Today is a federal holiday, which means closures and transit changes. Here's what you need know for #IndigenousPeoplesDay #DCTraffic #Metro Listen 🔗 live.wtop.com/listen Tipline: 📞 866-304-9867 More 🔗 @WTOP News wtop.com/local/2022/10/indig…
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JUST ANNOUNCED 10/12: @thekillers with @Johnny_Marr for The Anthem's 5th Anniversary Show! Tickets on sale September 9th at 10am! 🎟️: bit.ly/Killers_Anthem
Hmmm 🤔
Our 5th birthday is coming up in October, maybe we'll get a band to celebrate...👀
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