US 29 Vehicle Fire Slows Traffic Near Columbia

HOWARD COUNTY, MD - A vehicle fire slowed traffic on US 29 near Columbia during the Monday rush hour, according to transportation officials.

The vehicle fire occurred on US 29 north in the area of Rivers Edge, officials reported. The single-vehicle incident happened before 4:30 p.m.

As of 5:40 p.m., the Maryland State Highway Administration reported there was a 2.2-mile backup because the two left lanes were closed on US 29 north.

By 6:15 p.m., one lane had reopened, and the left lane and left shoulder remained closed.

See the latest lane closure information here.

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