African American Cemetery Parcel Returned to Descendants
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the return of a small parcel of land that was an African American cemetery in Cabin John to the descendants of Morningstar Tabernacle… Read More
I495
Overturned Tractor Trailer Causes Lane Closures, Long Delays on 495
A collision early Tuesday morning (approximately 2:30 a.m.) involving several vehicles and an overturned tractor trailer on the outer loop of I495 near River Road and MacArthur Boulevard has blocked… Read More
Widening, Toll Lanes Remain in New Plans for I495, I270
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Monday the state will proceed with plans to improve the American Legion Bridge and create managed lanes along I495 and I270. However, Moore said he… Read More
Motion Filed Against Beltway Toll Lanes Expansion
Several environmental and historic preservation groups filed a request for summary judgement Friday concerning the state’s proposed plans to build toll lanes along I495 and I270. According to the groups,… Read More
Moción Presentada Contra la Expansión de los Carriles de Peaje de la I-495 y la I-270
Varios grupos de preservación ambiental e histórica presentaron una solicitud de juicio el viernes, con respecto a los planes propuestos por el estado para construir carriles de peaje a lo… Read More
Lt. Gov. Miller Provides Updates on Purple Line Delays, Road Widening Plans
The debut of the Purple Line probably will be delayed past 2026, and plans for easing traffic congestion along I495 and I270 won’t be developed until current litigation is resolved,… Read More
Transurban se Retira del Proyecto Vial que Incluye Ampliación de la I270 y la I495
Varios funcionarios gubernamentales y grupos ambientalistas, incluido Nature Forward, aplaudieron el anuncio del jueves de Transurban de que “ha decidido no continuar con el Proyecto de Carriles Exprés de Maryland”… Read More
I270, I495 Widening Hits Roadblock; Developer Ends Involvement
Several governmental officials and environmental groups, including Nature Forward, cheered Thursday’s announcement from Transurban that it “has decided not to proceed with the Maryland Express Lanes Project” that includes the… Read More
D.C. Resident Killed in Hit and Run in Silver Spring Monday Night
Danny Junior Beckford, 32, of Washington, D.C. died in a fatal hit and run crash on I-495 near Route 29 Monday evening. This is the third pedestrian death that occurred… Read More
Politicians, Activists Rally Against Road Widening Before Crucial Vote Wednesday
With I-270 in the background, state, county and local politicians as well as several activists rallied at Woodley Gardens Park in Rockville in opposition to the I-495, I-270 road widening… Read More
County Planners Criticize State Plans to Widen Beltway, I-270
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has “strong reservations” about the Maryland Department of Transportation’s plan to expand I-495 and I-270, saying it will “shortchange transit and inflict… Read More
Public Hearings Planned For Toll Management Lanes On 495 and 270
Two in-person and four virtual public hearings concerning the widening and managed lanes plans on I-495 and I-270 will be held over the new few weeks. The Federal Highway Administration… Read More