Major crash blocks lanes of I-495 in Alexandria

Major crash blocks lanes of I-495 in Alexandria

A multi vehicle crash shut down all lanes of the inner loop of Interstate 495 near Van Dorn Street in Alexandria early Thursday, causing major delays.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A multi‑vehicle crash shut down all lanes of the inner loop of Interstate 495 near Van Dorn Street in Alexandria early Thursday, causing major delays.

What we know:

The outer loop was also affected, with the two left lanes and shoulder blocked in the same area. Inner loop traffic was alsobacked up from Telegraph Road as crews work to clear the scene.

The crash was reported around 5 a.m. with crews clearing the scene and reopening all lanes around 7:30 a.m.