2 Crashes On I-695 Closed Beltway At Perring Parkway

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Two crashes on either side of Interstate 695 shut down the Baltimore beltway Thursday night temporarily in both directions. The collisions happened on I-695 in the area of Perring Parkway/MD 41.

Traffic cameras in the area showed bumper-to-bumper traffic at a standstill on I-695, and drivers were advised to expect delays and take alternate routes. Backups began after 8 p.m. and had cleared by 10 p.m.

The first crash, which involved two vehicles, happened on the outer loop of I-695 at Perring Parkway at 8:19 p.m., according to state transportation officials.

The second crash, which involved three vehicles, happened on the inner loop of I-695 at Perring Parkway at 8:31 p.m., transportation officials indicated.

As of 8:50 p.m., the Maryland State Highway Administration reported all lanes were closed on I-695 in both directions.

By 10 p.m., all lanes had reopened and traffic was flowing smoothly in the area.

See the latest lane closures from state transportation officials.

Still from CHART traffic cameras.