Crashes On VA-9, I-95 Northbound Near Lorton: AM Traffic In NoVA, DC

NORTHERN VIRGINIA — Good morning, Northern Virginia and DC Patch readers! Before you head out the door, check out Patch's traffic report — which covers Northern Virginia and DC.

Here are the latest traffic updates that will impact your morning commute on Thursday, July 14.

For detailed information, use the Waze map to zoom in on your commute for real-time traffic updates. Scroll down past the map for major incidents and closures in your area.

On the Road

At 7:21 a.m., a crash on Waxpool Road westbound at Broderick Drive shut down most lanes. One lane is getting by the crash under police direction.

At 7:39 a.m., there was a serious crash reported on eastbound VA-7. Traffic was alternating at the crash near Clarkes Gap Road. Follow police direction.

At 7:45 a.m., drivers reported debris on the Outer Loop near I-95 Springfield. All lanes were clear, but delays remain.

Around 7:45 a.m., all lanes reopened after a crash involving a truck on Minnesota Avenue SE southbound near Pennsylvania Avenue. Some delays may remain.

Around 7:45 a.m., there was a crash on I-95 northbound in Fairfax near exit 163. No lanes were closed, but drivers should use caution.

At 7:50 a.m., crews cleared a downed tree on Constitution Avenue NW westbound near 20th Street. Delays remained at the scene.

Around 8:05 a.m., the right lane of I-95 northbound near Lorton was blocked by a crash involving a truck.

On The Rails

Around 7 a.m., Metro officials reported delays on the Blue Line to Largo Town Center after a deer was hit by a train. The delays were cleared by 7:30 a.m.

Orange Line stations are shut down beginning at Stadium-Armory for the summer improvement project. Shuttles are available. Minnesota Ave, Deanwood, Cheverly, Landover, & New Carrollton are closed.

Weather

High temperatures are expected to reach around 90 degrees on Thursday. Residents can expect humid conditions with a heat index around 95. A slight breeze is coming out of the northwest, and it will be partly cloudy throughout the day.

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