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Morning Notes

Published October 12, 2018 at 8:30AM

ACPD Expands Push to Make County Bar Scene Safer — County police are making their “Arlington Restaurant Initiative” permanent after piloting the program earlier this year. The initiative involves working directly with local bars to promote responsible alcohol service and reduce crime. [Arlington County]

Prepare for Years-Long Memorial Bridge Lane Closures — As part of extensive renovation work that’s involved complete shutdowns of the bridge, federal officials say they need to shut down three of the bridge’s six lanes, and a sidewalk, from now through 2021. [NBC4]

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DCA Construction Shuts Down Cell Phone Waiting Lot for Arrival Pick-Ups

By Alex Koma

Published October 10, 2018 at 2:45PM

The lengthy construction work at Reagan National Airport has now shut down the cell phone waiting lot for drivers picking up arrivals, with rolling lane closures in place as part of the latest headache for travelers.

The cell phone lot shut down Monday (Oct. 8) to clear the way for the construction work, and will be closed indefinitely, airport officials announced last week. As a concession, drivers will now be able to park for free for up to an hour in any of the airport’s three terminal parking garages.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Medical Emergency Shuts Down Two Lanes of SB I-395

By ARLnow.com

Published October 1, 2018 at 2:30PM | Updated October 3, 2018 at 9:36PM

Two left-hand lanes of southbound I-395 are blocked due to a driver suffering a medical emergency.

The incident happened on the main line of the highway between Arlington Ridge Road and S. Glebe Road, around 2:15 p.m.

Traffic

More Memorial Bridge Lane Closures Possible in Coming Days

By Alex Koma

Published August 31, 2018 at 10:45AM

Prep work for major construction on the Memorial Bridge is prompting some lane closures and other travel disruptions in the area over the next few days.

Workers are planning to set up “staging areas” just south of Memorial Circle to prepare for a full rehab effort on the bridge later this fall, which will include a full weekend shutdown of the bridge in mid-September.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Car Overturned on I-395

By ARLnow.com

Published August 28, 2018 at 6:50PM

A vehicle overturned in the southbound HOV lanes of I-395 during Tuesday’s evening rush hour.

The crash was reported shortly before 6:45 p.m. near Shirlington. It left one vehicle on its side, completely blocking the HOV lanes.

Traffic

Overnight Eastbound I-66 Closures Start Sunday

By Vernon Miles

Published August 24, 2018 at 4:45PM

Starting Sunday (Aug. 26), I-66 will be hit with overnight lane closures. Over the next two months, lane closures will occur between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the eastbound lanes.

The first lane closures will close the outside lane to allow crews to strengthen and repave the shoulder. Once this work is completed, the lanes will shift to allow crews to work on widening the median.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Outbound Lanes of Key Bridge Closed

By Alex Koma

Published August 15, 2018 at 2:15PM | Updated August 15, 2018 at 3:48PM

Heads up if you’re heading home to Arlington via the Key Bridge tonight — a vehicle fire has closed both lanes heading out of D.C.

D.C. police say some traffic is still flowing into the city, but are otherwise warning of big back-ups heading toward Rosslyn.

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Lane Closures Set for Arlington Memorial Bridge This Week

By Vernon Miles

Published August 13, 2018 at 2:45PM

Plans are underway to address Arlington Memorial Bridge’s crumbling facade and deep structural issues, but over the next week it will mean extra traffic for morning commuters across the bridge.

From today (Monday) until Friday (Aug. 17) two lanes of Arlington Memorial Bridge on the G.W. Parkway will be closed to prepare the bridge for full rehabilitation later this fall. The rightmost westbound lane will be closed from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. and the center eastbound lane will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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GW Parkway Lane Closures Start Today Due to Bridge Repairs

By Alex Koma

Published July 30, 2018 at 9:45AM

The National Park Service is warning drivers about severe traffic backups on the GW Parkway starting today (Monday) and running through the fall, as rehab work on the Windy Run Bridge gets going.

Workers have spent the last few weeks removing guard rails and center curbs, as well as doing some paving work, in order to prepare for work on the bridge, located in northeast Arlington near the Woodmont and Riverwood neighborhoods.

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Lane Closures on I-395 Kick Off This Weekend, Hefty Delays Likely

By Alex Koma

Published July 20, 2018 at 9:45AM

Express Lanes on I-395 near Seminary Road (photo via VDOT)

Expect some major traffic backups on I-395 starting this weekend, due to construction work set to run from Springfield through the D.C. line.

Starting tonight, two general purpose lanes will close on the highway from Friday nights through Monday mornings every weekend through Aug. 26.

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VDOT Warns Drivers of Delays on Washington Blvd Bridge Tonight

By Alex Koma

Published July 19, 2018 at 4:15PM

Watch out for some delays along the S. Washington Blvd bridge near the Pentagon tonight (Thursday).

The Virginia Department of Transportation says workers will be shifting the two westbound lanes to left, closer to the middle of the road, from about 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. They’re advising drivers to avoid the area, near the Pentagon’s north parking lots, or prepare to encounter some backups.

News

Reagan National Airport Closes Three Arrival Lanes, Offers Free Parking for Pick-Ups

By Melanie Pincus

Published June 21, 2018 at 1:45PM

Free terminal parking (photo via Reagan National Airport)

Reagan National Airport is offering free parking for up to 60 minutes in terminal garages to help alleviate heavy traffic during a major construction project.

The parking will help accommodate travelers affected by the closure of three lanes outside the already-congested Arrivals section of Terminal B/C — a closure that is scheduled to begin today (June 21).