GRIDLOCK

Your transportation guide around the Beltway and beyond

D.C. road closures for Cherry Blossom Parade and Sakura Matsuri festival

Several streets in downtown D.C. will be closed for the Japanese street festival this weekend and the Cherry Blossom Parade on Saturday.

By Justin Wm. MoyerApril 5, 2022

Northbound I-95 reopens in Maryland after tractor-trailer crash

A tractor-trailer crash closed northbound Interstate 95 on Tuesday at the Prince George's County and Howard County line, bringing extensive delays.

By Tim RichardsonMarch 29, 2022

Earlier delays on Metro’s Red Line resolved, delays remain on Orange

There is a problem with a track at the Dunn Loring station.

By Dana HedgpethMarch 28, 2022

D.C. street closures for Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon on Saturday

The D.C.'s Rock 'n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K are set to take place Saturday, closing streets and disrupting traffic, parking and transit across the city.

By Alisa TangMarch 25, 2022

D.C. street closures for Scope It Out 5K race on Sunday

The Scope It Out 5K race is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Sunday from Freedom Plaza.

By Alisa TangMarch 24, 2022

Getting around by taxi, Lyft and Uber to cost more as fuel surcharge is added

Taxis and ride-hailing services are going to cost more starting this week in the nation’s capital and in cities across the country as companies turn to surcharges to offset the rising cost of fuel.

By Luz LazoMarch 16, 2022

Metro to increase weekend train service during cherry blossom season

After two years of discouraging crowds from gathering at the Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season, Metro announced Monday it will increase the number of trains operating over the next four weekends to help visitors restart their pilgrimage to the blooming flowers.

By Justin GeorgeMarch 14, 2022

Metro reports eighth covid-19 death among its workforce

The 34-year-old Metrobus operator died in January, officials said Friday.

By Justin GeorgeMarch 11, 2022

I-95 southbound reopens in Maryland after tractor-trailer crash

Officials said the crash has been cleared and all lanes have reopened.

By Justin Wm. MoyerFebruary 23, 2022

Blue, Yellow lines south of Reagan National to shut down for track work

Metro is shutting down the Blue and Yellow lines south of Reagan National Airport for track work on Monday.

By Justin GeorgeFebruary 18, 2022

Five state troopers hurt in Virginia after chase of reportedly stolen vehicle on I-95

Two crashes on each side of I-95 in the Woodbridge area caused delays for drivers.

By Dana HedgpethFebruary 16, 2022

Baltimore-Washington Parkway reopens after earlier crash

Several vehicles were involved in the crash on the parkway near U.S. 50, and at least one person was reported hurt.

By Dana HedgpethFebruary 14, 2022

Metro resumes normal service after person struck by train

The incident happened at the Benning Road stop.

By Dana Hedgpeth and Justin GeorgeFebruary 11, 2022

Northbound Baltimore-Washington Parkway reopens after fatal crash

Transportation officials said the crash on the parkway occurred near Powder Mill Road in Prince George’s County.

By Dana HedgpethFebruary 11, 2022

More water main breaks likely in D.C. region as temperatures remain low

Two water main breaks Tuesday morning caused streets in Northwest D.C. and Montgomery County to close.

By Dana HedgpethFebruary 1, 2022

I-95 reopens in Virginia after winter storm forced closure that stranded motorists

Highway crews had spent much of the day towing dozens of vehicles that had been abandoned or run out of gas.

By Dana Hedgpeth,  Hannah Natanson,  Meagan Flynn,  Michael Laris and Katherine ShaverJanuary 4, 2022

Metro’s Red Line back to normal service

Trains on Metro's Red Line resumed running normally after sharing a track between Union Station and Rhode Island Avenue stops.

By Dana HedgpethDecember 7, 2021

D.C. street closures planned Thursday for National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony

D.C. police said certain streets will be closed to traffic from about 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

By Washington Post StaffDecember 2, 2021

Northbound lanes of Baltimore-Washington Parkway reopen after fatal crash in Maryland

A 26-year-old pedestrian was killed along the parkway.

By Dana HedgpethNovember 24, 2021

Three Metro line trains no longer sharing track after earlier delays

An earlier track problem outside the Stadium-Armory stop had caused delays.

By Dana HedgpethNovember 19, 2021