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Published September 21, 2012 at 11:05AM | Updated September 21, 2012 at 12:32PM

The Clarendon Day 10K, 5K and Kids Dash races will take place between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. During that time, drivers should expect closures along Wilson Boulevard from N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon to Route 110 in Rosslyn. Parts of northbound Route 110 and N. Kent Street will also be closed.

A large central section of Clarendon will be off-limits to motorists for most of the day for the festival — which includes live music, entertainment, arts and craft, food and beer. Closures will be in place from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. along the following streets:

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Water Main Break Shuts Down Columbia Pike

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Published September 19, 2012 at 9:45AM | Updated September 19, 2012 at 3:31PM

Update at 3:30 p.m. — Columbia Pike has reopened.

A water main break prompted authorities to shut down a large section of Columbia Pike for most of the morning.

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Walter Reed Drive Closed After Possible Grenade Found

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Published September 16, 2012 at 1:00PM

Walter Reed Drive has been shut down between S. 13th and 14th Streets due to police and fire department activity.

A grenade might have been found in a storage unit in the area, according to Arlington County Fire Department spokesman Capt. Gregg Karl.

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UPDATED: Gas Line Break in Crystal City

By Katie Pyzyk

Published September 12, 2012 at 11:35AM | Updated September 12, 2012 at 12:08PM

Update at 12:05 p.m. — The line is capped and streets will reopen once emergency equipment is cleared from the roadway.

Earlier: Crews are on the scene of a gas leak in Crystal City, where several blocks are being closed to traffic.

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Road Closures Planned for Weekend Events

By Katie Pyzyk

Published September 6, 2012 at 2:50PM | Updated September 7, 2012 at 10:11AM

A couple of events this weekend involve road closures that could cause some traffic headaches.

The Arlington County Police Department will close streets this Saturday, September 8, for the 11th Annual Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9-11 Memorial 5K, which starts at 6:00 p.m.

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UPDATED: Water Main Break in Crystal City

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Published August 31, 2012 at 10:29AM | Updated August 31, 2012 at 2:47PM

(Updated at 2:45 p.m.) A major water main break has shut down a number of roads in Crystal City.

For at least an hour, water was spraying about 5 feet in the air out from buckled pavement at the intersection of 12th Street and S. Clark Street. Arlington County crews managed to shut off several valves, which reduced but did not stop the water flow for several hours. As of now, the water flow has been stopped, but not before it created a large pond in and around the intersection.

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Morning Notes

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Published August 16, 2012 at 9:15AM

Library May Set Summer Reading Record — Arlington Public Library is tantalizingly close to setting a new record for participation in its summer reading program. Last year a record 7,371 students participated in the program. This year the library is “just a handful away” from reaching that number. [Sun Gazette]

Road Closures for Buckingham Festival — The Arlington County Police Department will be assisting with traffic control for the Buckingham Festival this weekend. From about 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, N. Pershing Drive will be closed between N. Glebe Road and N. Thomas Street. [Arlington County Police]

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Gas Main Rupture Near Ballston

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Published August 9, 2012 at 10:34AM

Arlington police and firefighters are shutting down part of Henderson Road near Ballston due to a gas main rupture.

Henderson Road is being closed between Glebe Road and N. Thomas Street, according to scanner traffic. Some buildings on the block may also be in the process of being evacuated.

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BREAKING NEWS — Pedestrian Struck by Taxi in Ballston

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Published July 18, 2012 at 10:44AM | Updated July 19, 2012 at 3:38PM

Investigators are on the scene of a critical pedestrian accident in Ballston.

The accident happened around 9:45 a.m. at the intersection of Glebe Road and N. Carlin Springs Road. An elderly female pedestrian was in the crosswalk, crossing Carlin Springs across from Ballston Common Mall, when she was struck by an Arlington Yellow Cab, according to Arlington County Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck.

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TRAFFIC ALERT — Glebe Road Closed at Chain Bridge

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Published July 18, 2012 at 10:32AM | Updated July 18, 2012 at 11:36AM

Glebe Road is being shut down in both directions between Chain Bridge Road and Military Road due to a downed tree.

County crews are en route to remove the tree, which is said to be down across the entire road.

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WB Route 50 Ramp to Courthouse Road Closed

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Published July 12, 2012 at 5:15PM

VDOT tells us the closure will last about 6-8 weeks while crews construct a new ramp as part of the Route 50/Courthouse Road interchange project.

As a detour, drivers are encouraged to take the Queen Street exit from WB Route 50, about a half mile before Courthouse Road. VDOT says exit signs will then direct drivers up 14th Street, to 15th Street, and finally to Courthouse Road.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Brings Down Utility Pole on Glebe Road

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Published July 12, 2012 at 3:50PM | Updated July 12, 2017 at 1:30PM

(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) Glebe Road was blocked in both directions in the area of 8th Street S., just north of Columbia Pike, due to an single-vehicle accident around 3:45 this afternoon.

A green Honda sedan collided with a utility pole, knocking the pole and numerous utility lines to the ground. As of 4:15, police had reopened one northbound and one southbound lane of Glebe, but authorities are advising drivers to avoid the area “for the next few hours.”