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Residents Fight County on Construction Project

Published July 26, 2011 at 12:22PM

The county has been planning to redesign parts of Arlington Ridge Road from 23rd Street to South Meade Street. Some of the improvements include work on curbs, gutters, sidewalks and bike lanes. The county cites pedestrian safety as the reason for the revamping.

Some neighbors launched a campaign called “Save Our Streets” to oppose the approximately $200,000 project. Group members say they’re upset because of wasteful spending, the county isn’t listening to them and there’s a lack of transparency.

Vehicle Overturned on Lee Highway

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Published July 22, 2011 at 10:15AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:55PM

(Updated at 11:10 a.m.) A vehicle has flipped on its roof after a three-car accident at the intersection of Lee Highway and N. George Mason Drive.

No serious injuries were reported.

Car on Fire Blocks I-66

By ARLnow.com

Published July 20, 2011 at 8:51PM

The car, said to be a Volkswagen bug, was fully engulfed between I-66 and the entrance ramp from Lee Highway when firefighters arrived on the scene, just before 8:45 p.m.

The fire was quickly extinguished, but not before causing a backup. All lanes of eastbound I-66 were blocked for a time.

Traffic Light Dark After Accident in Pentagon City

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Published July 18, 2011 at 10:56AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:55PM

(Updated at 12:45 p.m.) The traffic light at the busy intersection of Army Navy Drive and S. Hayes Street is dark after a older model Mercedes sedan crashed into the traffic signal control box.

Police were directing traffic at the busy intersection, which is located across from the Pentagon City mall. The intersection handles Pentagon City traffic exiting and entering I-395. Backups are minor at this time, but police are not allowing drivers to make left-hand turns. County crews were seen erecting portable stop signs just before noon.

I-395 HOV Lane Blocked in D.C.

By ARLnow.com

Published July 14, 2011 at 7:51AM

The ramp to northbound I-395 from the northbound HOV lanes is blocked due to a collapsed storm drain. Crews are on scene trying to repair the drain and reopen the roadway.

Drivers heading toward Capitol Hill via I-395 are advised to head into the District on the main line instead of the HOV lanes.

TRAFFIC ALERT — Accident Blocks WB Route 50

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Published July 13, 2011 at 11:02AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:55PM

Update at 11:35 a.m. — Route 50 has reopened.

A collision between a pickup truck and an SUV blocked both lanes of westbound Route 50 at S. Columbus Street around 10:45 this morning.

Westbound I-66 Slow After Accident

By ARLnow.com

Published July 12, 2011 at 4:31PM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:55PM

Traffic on the westbound lanes of I-66 is heavy from Spout Run to the eastern border of Fairfax County due to an accident.

Two cars were involved in an accident near Williamsburg Boulevard. At least one person was injured and transported to a hospital.

Truck Knocks Down Power Lines on S. Frederick Street

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Published July 11, 2011 at 3:32PM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:55PM

South Frederick Street has been shut down between Columbia Pike and 10th Street S. after a truck knocked down a utility pole and became entangled in power lines.

A garbage truck reportedly knocked down the pole just after 3:00 p.m. today. The road will be closed for awhile to allow crews time to clean up the broken pole and a tangle of wires.

Hay Fire May Cause Rush Hour Delays on I-66

By ARLnow.com

Published July 5, 2011 at 3:41PM | Updated July 5, 2011 at 7:24PM

A tractor trailer fire in Fairfax County may tie up rush hour traffic on I-66 this evening.

A truck carrying hay caught fire near Route 123 this afternoon. The hay quickly became fully-engulfed, leaving a smoldering mess that forced authorities to close all westbound lanes of I-66. At least two Bobcat front loaders have been brought in to help with the firefighting and clean-up efforts.

Overturned Truck on I-395

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Published July 5, 2011 at 10:35AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:55PM

The ramp and one lane of I-395 is currently blocked.

Firefighters and paramedics from Arlington and Alexandria are responding to the scene. So far, no injuries have been reported.

Route 110 to Close for Gates Retirement Ceremony

By ARLnow.com

Published June 29, 2011 at 3:49PM

President Obama will be among the dignitaries in attendance at the ceremony, which is expected to get underway at the Pentagon around 9:45 a.m. A military spokesman was unable to release any other details about the event.

Route 110 will be closed tomorrow from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Northbound traffic will be diverted to I-395 and southbound traffic will be diverted to Washington Boulevard, according to Arlington’s Office of Emergency Management.

Construction Blocks Lane on Randolph Street

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Published June 29, 2011 at 1:07PM

Construction blocked the sole northbound lane of N. Randolph Street at the Glebe Road intersection around lunchtime today.

A dump truck and a backhoe made travel on both northbound Randolph Street and northbound Glebe Road a bit tricky for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. A lone worker with a florescent vest tried to get southbound traffic on Randolph to stay out of the turn lane so northbound traffic could get around the construction. Meanwhile, a lane was also blocked on northbound Glebe Road.