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Arlington Told to Pay Up Over Hot Lanes

Published July 28, 2011 at 2:45PM

Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance has released a statement blaming Arlington for the loss of transit improvement funds that would have been generated by the HOT lanes. A key factor in scrapping the HOT lanes project was Arlington County’s lawsuit against the state. The county questioned turning over the project to a foreign company, said the project was poorly designed and said the plan could cause more traffic congestion.

NVTA says Arlington, not other communities which supported the HOT lanes proposal, should have to pay for future transit improvements. The group suggests dipping into the $60 million earmarked for Arlington highways and transit in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Six-Year Improvement Plan. NTVA also put forth the idea of stripping funds from the county’s proposed streetcar line, which would run along Columbia Pike and Crystal Drive.

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Traffic Light Dark After Accident in Pentagon City

By ARLnow.com

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.

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EXCLUSIVE: Board Acts as Walmart Eyes Shirlington Site

By ARLnow.com

Published July 14, 2011 at 11:25AM

Just before adjourning for the summer, the County Board quickly and unanimously passed an item that did not appear on the board agenda. The item, a request to advertise public hearings, is the first step to passing a zoning amendment that would effectively prevent Walmart, Target and other large-format retailers (including certain supermarkets) from building stores without the Board’s prior approval.

The proposed zoning amendment advertised Tuesday night specifies that any building in a “C-1” or “C-2” commercial zone, with a “gross floor area of 50,000 square feet or more on any level” would be subject to prior approval by the County Board under a Special Exception Use Permit. The exception would also apply to buildings with 200 or more parking spaces. Under the current zoning ordinance, Walmart would be able to build a store on the Shirlington site “by right” — without Board approval — a source with knowledge of zoning issues tells us.

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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.

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Overturned Truck on I-395

By ARLnow.com

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.

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Riding Along With Virginia State Police

By ARLnow.com

Published June 14, 2011 at 7:57AM | Updated June 14, 2011 at 9:29AM

We’re riding along with Virginia State Police this morning as law enforcement agencies region-wide conduct a “Capitol Region HOV Awareness Day” mass enforcement operation.

So far drivers on I-395 have been well-behaved — we’ve only seen two HOV violators in the past hour and a half.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 10, 2011 at 8:44AM

Waterfall on I-395 — NBC4 captured video early Thursday morning of a burst pipe underneath the 34th Street Bridge. The rupture sent a torrent of water onto I-395 for more than an hour. The old pipe that created the “waterfall” was reportedly patched up by 2:30 a.m. Utility crews are planning to make permanent repairs. [NBC Washington]

Burger Cook-Off For a Good Cause — The newly-minted Harry’s Smokehouse in Pentagon City mall will be holding a fundraiser for D.C. Central Kitchen on Sunday. From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., “three teams of DCCK chefs-in-training will battle to create the city’s tastiest mini-burgers.” In addition to the burgers, attendees will be able to sample ribs, brisket and other BBQ items from Harry’s. [Eventbrite]

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Obama Motorcade Passes Through Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published June 8, 2011 at 11:24AM

There, the president will announce a series of initiatives intended to improve the country’s manufacturing workforce. He will also tour NOVA’s automotive training program.

Mister Obama is currently on the campus. He is expected to return to the White House by 12:30 p.m.

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Woman Arrested After HOV Violation

By ARLnow.com

Published June 7, 2011 at 12:05PM

Police say 28-year-old Juanita Maxwell ignored orders to stay in her vehicle, then refused to comply with other police commands. According to the police report, she called 911 and then fought officers as they attempted to place her under arrest.

Maxwell was charged with resisting arrest and false summoning of law enforcement. She also received summons for an HOV violation and a window tint violation. She was released on a $1,250 bond.

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Heavy Traffic on Area Highways

By ARLnow.com

Published May 27, 2011 at 3:33PM

Westbound I-66 is slow from Rosslyn to Falls Church. Meanwhile, northbound I-395 is jammed from Glebe Road to the 14th Street Bridge.

In addition to heavy traffic, we’ve also spotted packs of Rolling Thunder motorcyclists heading into town for the annual Memorial Day weekend gathering.

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14th Street Bridge Shut Down

By ARLnow.com

Published May 18, 2011 at 9:45AM

Update at 9:52 a.m. — Police are starting to reopen the bridge.

Arlington Police have shut down northbound I-395 at the 14th Street Bridge, apparently due to an accident in D.C.

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Overturned Vehicle Shuts Down NB I-395

By ARLnow.com

Published April 28, 2011 at 10:31AM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 2:03PM

Update at 11:05 a.m. — All traffic is being diverted onto King Street and being re-routed back onto I-395 past the accident scene. Expect major backups.

As of 10:30 a.m., northbound I-395 was shut down at King Street due to an accident involving an overturned vehicle.