Virginia lawmaker wants answers following audit on I-95 snowstorm gridlock

A Virginia lawmaker wants to know what is being done to prevent another traffic nightmare like the one that happened in January during a snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists along Interstate 95.

Highway safety expert discusses US traffic fatalities hitting 20-year high

A safety crisis. That’s what experts have to say about new numbers from the federal government showing a dramatic rise in traffic fatalities.

I-66 construction nearly complete

After about five years of major roadwork along I-66, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials said the project is finally in the home stretch.

Flash flooding cleanup underway in Prince George's County

Water rescues were conducted in Prince George's County after nearly three inches of rain fell Monday causing flash flooding along roadways.

Lane closures, traffic changes on I-495 due to express lanes project

Drivers can expect lane closures and traffic changes on I-495 this month as the Express Lanes Northern Extension gets underway.

Speeding fines raised near Oakton High School following deadly crash involving students

Nearly two months after a pair of Oakton High School students lost their lives as they were walking home from school, changes are coming to the Blake Lane area of Fairfax County. 

Amtrak train collides with semi-truck in Frederick County

An Amtrak train carrying 140 passengers collided with a semi-trailer truck hauling lumber in Brunswick, Maryland Wednesday evening, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.

1 injured in shootout on Baltimore-Washington Parkway

A young person was injured, police report, after a shootout took place on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway Tuesday afternoon.

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into police cruiser on ICC

Police say 31-year-old Carlos Ivan Diaz-Franco was the motorcyclist who died after crashing into a police cruiser on the ICC Thursday night.

DDOT denies driver's I-295 tar claim reimbursement

Just two weeks ago, I-295 southbound was brought to a standstill during evening rush hour after dozens of drivers got stuck in wet tar.

Tractor-trailer fire shuts down I-495 in Fairfax County

Evening commuters beware: Virginia's Department of Transportation is urging all drivers to avoid I-495 at Route 50 in Fairfax, Virginia.

DC Fourth of July Celebration: Road closures and detours

D.C. officials have released a thorough traffic advisory notice for the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration.