Severe Traffic Delays Continue After Fire On WW Bridge

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Major traffic delays are continuing after a multi-car fire on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge left one person dead earlier in the day.

The outer loop of I-495 across Wilson Bridge remains closed this evening, resulting in delays throughout the region for vehicular traffic and major bus routes. Alexandria officials urge residents to use Metrorail if possible and avoid buses and cars through the evening.

Traffic is open on local lanes of the outer loop only. The inner loop is open. Meanwhile, traffic reports indicate traffic is backed up about 12 miles to the Fairfax County Parkway exit on I-95.

Investigations and cleanups continue on scene. Officials believe a tractor trailer lost control and struck construction vehicles working on the bridge, leading to multiple cars catching fire, Maryland State Police said. Heavy smoke billowed from the crash and closed the inner loop after the crash, but the lanes have since reopened, according to WTOP.

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Here are some traffic reports from the area:

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