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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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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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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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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…
Officers are on scene of a suicide attempt at Fairfax County Pkwy and Waterline Dr for a man who shot himself. Fairfax County Pkwy closed both directions btwn Old Keene Mill and Lee Chapel. Please avoid the area. Man taken to hospital w/ life-threatening injuries. #FCPD
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Reminder: The right two lanes of SB I-270 prior to I-370 in Gaithersburg remain closed for emergency pipe repairs. Motorists are strongly encouraged to leave extra commute time, use alternate routes, or utilize mass transit. #mdotnews #mdtraffic
Two right lanes are closed on SB I-270 prior to I-370 in Gaithersburg to assess a failed drainage pipe. Crews are assessing the extent of the damage. Work will begin as soon as possible. Motorists should expect delays; take alternate routes. ow.ly/HqrC50JzmyJ #mdtraffic
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Beach bound ? Be sure to keep it tuned to @WTOPtraffic for latest conditions and delays thru the day at the Bay Bridge - Keep it tuned to @WTOPReada and @DildineWTOP - they'll keep you informed !
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Please avoid the intersection of Largo Road (MD 202) and Marlboro Pike (MD 724) as it is CLOSED while an overturned dump truck is removed. Upper Marlboro Police and Public Works crews are assisting County & State Police with traffic control. #MdTraffic – at Upper Marlboro, MD
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Reporter looking to talk to some extraordinary Girl Scouts in the D.C.-area about Women’s History Month for @WTOP — email me with suggestions [email protected]
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It appears there was a confused driver who got into the I-395 Express Lanes going the wrong direction. They were northbound when the rest of the traffic was southbound. This is near Shirlington. @ArlingtonVaFD now joining @VSPPIO. @WTOPtraffic @ARLnowDOTcom #traffic #vatraffic
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I-95 NORTHBOUND: I-95 northbound has reopened in the Fredericksburg area north of exit 126 (Spotsylvania), following earlier crashes near mm129. Expect brief delays as congestion clears.
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Snow showers moving through in areas this morning. It doesn't take much on cold pavement to create slick conditions. Reduce speeds, increase braking distance and keep headlights on. #mdwx #mdtraffic
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ALERT: Prince George's County; Crash MD 295 South at US 50; all lanes closed #MDTraffic #MDOTNews soc
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I-95 northbound is closed to allow crews to safely remove snow and apply abrasives to the travel lanes. Backup approx. 7 miles. Please avoid unnecessary travel. If you must, please use extreme caution & allow yourself plenty of time to arrive to your destination.
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Expect delays on I-95 southbound starting at 9 a.m. at exit 150/Joplin Rd. in PW for brine ops. Trucks will travel to exit 98/Doswell turn around to pretreat I-95 northbound ahead of the winter storm on Friday. We're just going with the snow More ➡️ bit.ly/3r2xm4W
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It’s winter! Weather's on the way, road crews need to prepare #GiveEmRoom #MoveOver and slow down for treatment crews. #MdTraffic #VaTraffic #DCTraffic Traffic🔗 wtop.com/traffic Listen 🔗 live.wtop.com/listen
Refreeze could be an issue on area roads this morning. Use caution and remember wet surfaces could very likely be icy. Stay alert for debris in roadways caused by yesterday's high wind gusts. #mdtraffic #mdWx tr
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Reminder, elevated surfaces do freeze first and easiest, even when road temps are above freezing.  • Slow on bridges, ramps and overpasses. • Nobody can drive on #Ice #MdTraffic #VaTraffic #DCTraffic Traffic🔗 wtop.com/traffic Listen 🔗 live.wtop.com/listen
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